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#1820 of 3,192 schools in MI
Belding Middle School
Middle School · Belding Area School District · Belding, MI
A Belding Area School District middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
410 IONIA ST, Belding, MI 48809
- Math 31% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Belding Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Belding 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated953/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belding), 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
$67,172
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat River AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Belding Area School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,320NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Belding Middle School is listed in Belding Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Belding Middle School
Belding Middle School is a public middle school in Belding, MI, part of Belding Area School District, serving approximately 362 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,820 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Belding Middle School
What grades does Belding Middle School serve?
Belding Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Belding Middle School?
Belding Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belding Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belding Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Belding Middle School rank in MI?
Belding Middle School ranks #1,820 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Belding Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Belding Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Belding Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Belding Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Belding Middle School a charter school?
No, Belding Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Belding Middle School a Title I school?
No, Belding Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Belding Middle School?
56.6% of students at Belding 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
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ionia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (616) 794-4400
- Area population (ZIP 48809)
- 11,292
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 48809; 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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