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#2754 of 3,192 schools in MI

Allen Park Middle School

Middle School · Allen Park Public Schools · Allen Park, MI

A middle school in Allen Park, MI where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8401 VINE AVE, Allen Park, MI 48101

  • Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 42% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 22:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency41.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)46% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
Resources & Environment3.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$13,913
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Allen Park Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Allen Park Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,993/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Allen Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,045

Median home value

$174,500

Median rent

$1,181/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

6.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
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Robert J West Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–82.4 mi637Compare →
Woodrow Wilson SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.56–82.4 mi845Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Allen Park Public Schools

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#4 of 5
District spending per student
$13,913NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Allen Park Middle School is listed in Allen Park Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Allen Park Middle School

Allen Park Middle School is a public middle school in Allen Park, MI, part of Allen Park Public Schools, serving approximately 901 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,754 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Allen Park Middle School

What grades does Allen Park Middle School serve?

Allen Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Allen Park Middle School?

Allen Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 901 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Allen Park Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Allen Park Middle School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Allen Park Middle School rank in MI?

Allen Park Middle School ranks #2,754 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Allen Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Allen Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Allen Park Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Allen Park Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Allen Park Middle School a charter school?

No, Allen Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Allen Park Middle School a Title I school?

No, Allen Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allen Park Middle School?

45.6% of students at Allen Park Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
901
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
Area population (ZIP 48101)
28,128
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
43.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48101; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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