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#1350 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 42% in state
Chesaning Middle School
Middle School · Chesaning Union Schools · Chesaning, MI
A Chesaning Union Schools middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
431 NORTH 4TH ST, Chesaning, MI 48616
- Math 43% vs MI 33% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Chesaning Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 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 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chesaning 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,801
Median home value
$153,400
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christ Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–8 | 4.9 mi | 5 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chesaning Union Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chesaning Middle School is listed in Chesaning Union Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chesaning Middle School
Chesaning Middle School is a public middle school in Chesaning, MI, part of Chesaning Union Schools, serving approximately 569 students in grades 4th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,350 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chesaning Middle School
What grades does Chesaning Middle School serve?
Chesaning Middle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Chesaning Middle School?
Chesaning Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 569 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chesaning Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chesaning Middle School rank in MI?
Chesaning Middle School ranks #1,350 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Chesaning Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chesaning Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Chesaning Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chesaning Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chesaning Middle School a charter school?
No, Chesaning Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chesaning Middle School a Title I school?
No, Chesaning Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chesaning Middle School?
60.8% of students at Chesaning 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 569
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (989) 845-7040
- Area population (ZIP 48616)
- 7,702
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 48616; 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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