Very Good
#806 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 25% in state
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
Middle School · Trenton Public Schools · Trenton, MI
A Trenton Public Schools middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4000 MARIAN DR, Trenton, MI 48183
- Math 40% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boyd W Arthurs Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
36.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boyd W Arthurs 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average582/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Trenton), 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
$82,020
Median home value
$214,000
Median rent
$1,009/mo
College educated
26.6%
Homeownership
76.5%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48183; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 8–9 | 1.5 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Seitz Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 3.1 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Shumate Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 824 | Compare → |
| Lakeshore Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 3.4 mi | 109 | 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.
Trenton Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is listed in Trenton Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is a public middle school in Trenton, MI, part of Trenton Public Schools, serving approximately 553 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #806 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boyd W Arthurs Middle School
What grades does Boyd W Arthurs Middle School serve?
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 553 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boyd W Arthurs Middle School rank in MI?
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School ranks #806 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Boyd W Arthurs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boyd W Arthurs Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyd W Arthurs Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Boyd W Arthurs Middle School a charter school?
No, Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boyd W Arthurs Middle School a Title I school?
No, Boyd W Arthurs Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyd W Arthurs Middle School?
36.2% of students at Boyd W Arthurs 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
- 553
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (734) 676-8700
- Area population (ZIP 48183)
- 41,863
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
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 48183; 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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