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#1848 of 3,192 schools in MI
Carl T Renton JR High School
Middle School · Huron School District · New Boston, MI
A Huron School District middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
31578 HURON RIVER DR, New Boston, MI 48164
- Math 34% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carl T Renton JR High School score 40% 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 6 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carl T Renton JR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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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
$111,173
Median home value
$313,700
Median rent
$1,495/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
95.1%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48164; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brownstown Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–7 | 3.3 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| Summit Academy North Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Thomas Simpson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 410 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Huron School District
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $15,371NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carl T Renton JR High School is listed in Huron School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carl T Renton JR High School
Carl T Renton JR High School is a public middle school in New Boston, MI, part of Huron School District, serving approximately 580 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,848 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carl T Renton JR High School
What grades does Carl T Renton JR High School serve?
Carl T Renton JR High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carl T Renton JR High School?
Carl T Renton JR High School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carl T Renton JR High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carl T Renton JR High School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carl T Renton JR High School rank in MI?
Carl T Renton JR High School ranks #1,848 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Carl T Renton JR High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carl T Renton JR High 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 Carl T Renton JR High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carl T Renton JR High School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carl T Renton JR High School a charter school?
No, Carl T Renton JR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carl T Renton JR High School a Title I school?
No, Carl T Renton JR High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carl T Renton JR High School?
35.3% of students at Carl T Renton JR High 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
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.9%
- Phone
- (734) 782-2483
- Area population (ZIP 48164)
- 9,577
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.9
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 48164; 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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