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#922 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 29% in state

Almont Middle School

Middle School · Almont Community Schools · Almont, MI

An Almont Community Schools middle school serving grades 4th – 7th.

4624 KIDDER RD, Almont, MI 48003

  • Math 47% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 58% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.12 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency46.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+16.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+14.2 pts
Overall Proficiency52% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.2:1
District spending per student$13,049
Chronic Absenteeism19%

Students at Almont Middle School score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 33 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 53% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
43%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

30.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Almont 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,122/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Almont), 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

$88,533

Median home value

$275,200

Median rent

$925/mo

College educated

22.9%

Homeownership

92.3%

Poverty rate

6.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Almont Community Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$13,049NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Almont Middle School is listed in Almont Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Almont Middle School

Almont Middle School is a public middle school in Almont, MI, part of Almont Community Schools, serving approximately 400 students in grades 4th-7th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #922 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Almont Middle School

What grades does Almont Middle School serve?

Almont Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 7th.

How many students attend Almont Middle School?

Almont Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Almont Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Almont Middle School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Almont Middle School rank in MI?

Almont Middle School ranks #922 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Almont Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Almont Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Almont Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Almont Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Almont Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Almont Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

30.5% of students at Almont 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
4th – 7th
Enrollment
400
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Lapeer County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.0%
Area population (ZIP 48003)
6,045
Area average commute
34.2 min
Area median age
44.7
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 48003; 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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