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#1438 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 45% in state
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
Middle School · Fenton Area Public Schools · Fenton, MI
A Fenton Area Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3255 DONALDSON DR, Fenton, MI 48430
- Math 37% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Andrew G Schmidt Middle School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
37%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Andrew G Schmidt 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,566/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fenton), 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
$99,755
Median home value
$308,500
Median rent
$1,382/mo
College educated
38.3%
Homeownership
82.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linden Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Adelphian Jr. AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–10 | 4.7 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| Lake Fenton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 452 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fenton Area Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School is listed in Fenton Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School is a public middle school in Fenton, MI, part of Fenton Area Public Schools, serving approximately 718 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,438 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Andrew G Schmidt Middle School
What grades does Andrew G Schmidt Middle School serve?
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Andrew G Schmidt Middle School?
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Andrew G Schmidt Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Andrew G Schmidt Middle School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Andrew G Schmidt Middle School rank in MI?
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School ranks #1,438 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Andrew G Schmidt Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Andrew G Schmidt Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Andrew G Schmidt Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Andrew G Schmidt Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Andrew G Schmidt Middle School a charter school?
No, Andrew G Schmidt Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Andrew G Schmidt Middle School a Title I school?
No, Andrew G Schmidt Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Andrew G Schmidt Middle School?
37.0% of students at Andrew G Schmidt 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
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.5%
- Phone
- (810) 591-7700
- Area population (ZIP 48430)
- 38,731
- Area average commute
- 32.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 48430; 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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