Below Average
#2682 of 3,192 schools in MI
Bangor Middle School
Middle School · Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) · Bangor, MI
A middle school in Bangor, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
803 WEST ARLINGTON ST, Bangor, MI 49013
- Math 15% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bangor Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bangor 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,204/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bangor), 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
$58,264
Median home value
$140,100
Median rent
$757/mo
College educated
16.3%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49013; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bangor Career AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Maple Creek Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 32 | 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.
Bangor Public Schools (van Buren)
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,270NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bangor Middle School is listed in Bangor Public Schools (Van Buren); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bangor Middle School
Bangor Middle School is a public middle school in Bangor, MI, part of Bangor Public Schools (van Buren), serving approximately 294 students in grades 5th-8th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,682 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bangor Middle School
What grades does Bangor Middle School serve?
Bangor Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bangor Middle School?
Bangor Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bangor Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bangor Middle School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bangor Middle School rank in MI?
Bangor Middle School ranks #2,682 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bangor Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bangor Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Bangor Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bangor Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bangor Middle School a charter school?
No, Bangor Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bangor Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bangor Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bangor Middle School?
76.5% of students at Bangor 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 294
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.0%
- Phone
- (269) 427-6824
- Area population (ZIP 49013)
- 5,020
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 49013; 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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