Very Good
#762 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 24% in state
Allendale Middle School
Middle School · Allendale Public Schools · Allendale, MI
A middle school in Allendale, MI serving grades 6th – 8th.
7161 PLEASANT VIEW CT, Allendale, MI 49401
- Math 47% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Allendale Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Allendale 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated752/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,020
Median home value
$298,700
Median rent
$1,083/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
55.9%
Poverty rate
26.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa Area CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Allendale Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,298NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Allendale Middle School is listed in Allendale Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Allendale Middle School
Allendale Middle School is a public middle school in Allendale, MI, part of Allendale Public Schools, serving approximately 565 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #762 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Allendale Middle School
What grades does Allendale Middle School serve?
Allendale Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Allendale Middle School?
Allendale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Allendale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Allendale Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Allendale Middle School rank in MI?
Allendale Middle School ranks #762 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Allendale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Allendale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Allendale Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Allendale Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Allendale Middle School a charter school?
No, Allendale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Allendale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Allendale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Allendale Middle School?
32.6% of students at Allendale 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
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (616) 892-5595
- Area population (ZIP 49401)
- 28,941
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 21.6
Official sources & links
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 49401; 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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