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#2365 of 3,192 schools in MI
Benzie Central Middle School
Middle School · Benzie County Central Schools · Benzonia, MI
A Benzie County Central Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
9300 HOMESTEAD RD, Benzonia, MI 49616
- Math 29% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 44% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Benzie Central Middle School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
62.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benzie Central 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average539/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,224
Median home value
$204,100
Median rent
$594/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Benzie County Central Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,948NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benzie Central Middle School is listed in Benzie County Central Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benzie Central Middle School
Benzie Central Middle School is a public middle school in Benzonia, MI, part of Benzie County Central Schools, serving approximately 239 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,365 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benzie Central Middle School
What grades does Benzie Central Middle School serve?
Benzie Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Benzie Central Middle School?
Benzie Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 239 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benzie Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benzie Central 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 Benzie Central Middle School rank in MI?
Benzie Central Middle School ranks #2,365 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Benzie Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benzie Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Benzie Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benzie Central Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benzie Central Middle School a charter school?
No, Benzie Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benzie Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, Benzie Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benzie Central Middle School?
62.3% of students at Benzie Central 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
- 239
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Benzie County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.3%
- Phone
- (231) 882-4497
- Area population (ZIP 49616)
- 2,177
- Area median age
- 51.8
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 49616; 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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