Below Average
#2757 of 3,192 schools in MI
Charlotte Middle School
Middle School · Charlotte Public Schools · Charlotte, MI
A middle school in Charlotte, MI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1068 CARLISLE HWY, Charlotte, MI 48813
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charlotte Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Charlotte 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 23Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,298/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlotte), 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
$77,431
Median home value
$178,500
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 4–8 | 0.0 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| Eaton County Youth FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Eaton Resa Meadowview OffsiteEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Eaton Resa Meadowview OnsiteEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 32 | 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.
Charlotte Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charlotte Middle School is listed in Charlotte Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlotte Middle School
Charlotte Middle School is a public middle school in Charlotte, MI, part of Charlotte Public Schools, serving approximately 362 students in grades 7th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,757 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlotte Middle School
What grades does Charlotte Middle School serve?
Charlotte Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Charlotte Middle School?
Charlotte Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 362 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Middle School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlotte Middle School rank in MI?
Charlotte Middle School ranks #2,757 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Charlotte Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlotte Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Charlotte Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Charlotte Middle School a charter school?
No, Charlotte Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlotte Middle School a Title I school?
No, Charlotte Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charlotte Middle School?
46.7% of students at Charlotte 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 362
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.0%
- Phone
- (517) 541-5700
- Area population (ZIP 48813)
- 20,263
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 48813; 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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