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#650 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 20% in state

Bullock Creek Middle School

Middle School · Bullock Creek School District · Midland, MI

A middle school in Midland, MI serving grades 6th – 8th.

644 SOUTH BADOUR RD, Midland, MI 48640

  • Math 42% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 54% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.8Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+13 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile68th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.6:1
District spending per student$14,283
Chronic Absenteeism1.7%

Students at Bullock Creek Middle School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
43%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
71%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Bullock Creek 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated777/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midland), 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

$81,630

Median home value

$191,000

Median rent

$928/mo

College educated

38.1%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

12.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48640; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mcesa and Sugnet School Classroom ProgramsEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–124.3 mi160Compare →
Jefferson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.76–84.9 mi906Compare →
Northeast Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.16–84.9 mi808Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Bullock Creek School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$14,283NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Bullock Creek Middle School is listed in Bullock Creek School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bullock Creek Middle School

Bullock Creek Middle School is a public middle school in Midland, MI, part of Bullock Creek School District, serving approximately 359 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #650 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bullock Creek Middle School

What grades does Bullock Creek Middle School serve?

Bullock Creek Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bullock Creek Middle School?

Bullock Creek Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullock Creek Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bullock Creek Middle School is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bullock Creek Middle School rank in MI?

Bullock Creek Middle School ranks #650 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Bullock Creek Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bullock Creek Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Bullock Creek Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullock Creek Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Bullock Creek Middle School a charter school?

No, Bullock Creek Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bullock Creek Middle School a Title I school?

No, Bullock Creek Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bullock Creek Middle School?

46.8% of students at Bullock Creek 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
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Midland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
1.7%
Area population (ZIP 48640)
32,630
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
40.1
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 48640; 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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