Very Good
#930 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
Cassopolis Middle School
Middle School · Cassopolis Public Schools · Cassopolis, MI
A middle school in Cassopolis, MI where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
725 CENTER ST, Cassopolis, MI 49031
- Math 16% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cassopolis Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 20% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cassopolis 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,168/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cassopolis), 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
$70,369
Median home value
$217,700
Median rent
$847/mo
College educated
29.5%
Homeownership
79.1%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49031; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookside Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 66 | 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.
Cassopolis Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,007NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cassopolis Middle School is listed in Cassopolis Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cassopolis Middle School
Cassopolis Middle School is a public middle school in Cassopolis, MI, part of Cassopolis Public Schools, serving approximately 207 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #930 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cassopolis Middle School
What grades does Cassopolis Middle School serve?
Cassopolis Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cassopolis Middle School?
Cassopolis Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 207 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cassopolis Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Cassopolis Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cassopolis Middle School rank in MI?
Cassopolis Middle School ranks #930 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cassopolis Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Cassopolis Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Cassopolis Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cassopolis Middle School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Cassopolis Middle School a charter school?
No, Cassopolis Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cassopolis Middle School a Title I school?
No, Cassopolis Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cassopolis Middle School?
61.4% of students at Cassopolis 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
- 207
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.5%
- Phone
- (269) 445-0503
- Area population (ZIP 49031)
- 8,320
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 49.2
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 49031; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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