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#2639 of 3,192 schools in MI

Constantine Middle School

Middle School · Constantine Public School District · Constantine, MI

A middle school in Constantine, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

260 WEST 6TH ST, Constantine, MI 49042

  • Math 19% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 36% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Overall Proficiency28% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile35th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$13,326
Chronic Absenteeism44.7%

Students at Constantine Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency19%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency36%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
30%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
59%
2013
Math
39%
ELA
69%
2014
Math
26%
ELA
46%
2015
Math
24%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
51%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
51%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
19%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

68.1%

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 Constantine 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average480/100K

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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

$72,536

Median home value

$161,500

Median rent

$780/mo

College educated

13.5%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

13.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49042; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Constantine Public School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$13,326NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Constantine Middle School is listed in Constantine Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Constantine Middle School

Constantine Middle School is a public middle school in Constantine, MI, part of Constantine Public School District, serving approximately 273 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,639 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Constantine Middle School

What grades does Constantine Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Constantine Middle School?

Constantine Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Constantine Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Constantine Middle School rank in MI?

Constantine Middle School ranks #2,639 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Constantine Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Constantine Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Constantine Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Constantine Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Constantine Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Constantine Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

68.1% of students at Constantine 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
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Joseph County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.7%
Area population (ZIP 49042)
4,695
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
43
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 49042; 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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