Very Good
#456 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 14% in state
Beach Middle School
Middle School · Chelsea School District · Chelsea, MI
A Chelsea School District middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
445 MAYER DR, Chelsea, MI 48118
- Math 59% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 64% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Beach Middle School score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
14.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Beach 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated956/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chelsea), 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
$87,934
Median home value
$348,500
Median rent
$1,576/mo
College educated
50.7%
Homeownership
79.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48118; 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.
Chelsea School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Beach Middle School is listed in Chelsea School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Beach Middle School
Beach Middle School is a public middle school in Chelsea, MI, part of Chelsea School District, serving approximately 520 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #456 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Beach Middle School
What grades does Beach Middle School serve?
Beach Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Beach Middle School?
Beach Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beach Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Beach Middle School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Beach Middle School rank in MI?
Beach Middle School ranks #456 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Beach Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Beach Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Beach Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Beach Middle School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Beach Middle School a charter school?
No, Beach Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Beach Middle School a Title I school?
No, Beach Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beach Middle School?
14.2% of students at Beach 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
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (734) 433-2202
- Area population (ZIP 48118)
- 13,088
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.8
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 48118; 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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