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#194 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 6% in state

Chippewa Middle School

Middle School · Okemos Public Schools · Okemos, MI

An Okemos Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

4000 OKEMOS RD, Okemos, MI 48864

  • Math 56% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 76% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency75.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+24.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.5 pts
Overall Proficiency66% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)62% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.1:1
District spending per student$14,362
Chronic Absenteeism18%

Students at Chippewa Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency56%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency76%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
94%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
83%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
89%
2014
Math
70%
ELA
80%
2015
Math
69%
ELA
78%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
74%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
66%
ELA
83%
2021*
Math
66%
ELA
83%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
76%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 81% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

19.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Chippewa 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low199/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$113,145

Median home value

$358,100

Median rent

$1,281/mo

College educated

75.7%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48864; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Kinawa SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.15–60.4 mi726Compare →
Michigan Connections AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–120.5 mi1,645Compare →
Haslett Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.06–83.3 mi618Compare →
Macdonald Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.16–83.4 mi842Compare →

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.

Okemos Public Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#2 of 7
District spending per student
$14,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Chippewa Middle School is listed in Okemos Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chippewa Middle School

Chippewa Middle School is a public middle school in Okemos, MI, part of Okemos Public Schools, serving approximately 679 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chippewa Middle School

What grades does Chippewa Middle School serve?

Chippewa Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Chippewa Middle School?

Chippewa Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Chippewa Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chippewa Middle School rank in MI?

Chippewa Middle School ranks #194 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Chippewa Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Chippewa Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Chippewa Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chippewa Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Chippewa Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Chippewa Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

19.4% of students at Chippewa 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
679
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Ingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.0%
Area population (ZIP 48864)
23,548
Area average commute
19.2 min
Area median age
37.5
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 48864; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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