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#2280 of 3,192 schools in MI
Baseline Middle School
Middle School · South Haven Public Schools · South Haven, MI
A South Haven Public Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
7357 BASELINE RD, South Haven, MI 49090
- Math 20% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Baseline Middle School score 28% proficient, which is above 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 29% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
76.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Baseline 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,657/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Haven), 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
$64,643
Median home value
$251,500
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
30.7%
Homeownership
78.1%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49090; 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.
South Haven Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,855NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Baseline Middle School is listed in South Haven Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Baseline Middle School
Baseline Middle School is a public middle school in South Haven, MI, part of South Haven Public Schools, serving approximately 403 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,280 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Baseline Middle School
What grades does Baseline Middle School serve?
Baseline Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Baseline Middle School?
Baseline Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baseline Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Baseline Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Baseline Middle School rank in MI?
Baseline Middle School ranks #2,280 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Baseline Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Baseline Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Baseline Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Baseline Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Baseline Middle School a charter school?
No, Baseline Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Baseline Middle School a Title I school?
No, Baseline Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baseline Middle School?
76.9% of students at Baseline 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
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.7%
- Phone
- (269) 637-0530
- Area population (ZIP 49090)
- 13,562
- Area average commute
- 20.7 min
- Area median age
- 52
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 49090; 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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