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#2597 of 3,192 schools in MI
Covert Middle School
Middle School · Covert Public Schools · Covert, MI
A middle school in Covert, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
35323 M 140 HWY, Covert, MI 49043
- Math 10% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Covert Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Covert 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,500
Median home value
$144,600
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
55.2%
Poverty rate
31.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49043; 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.
Covert Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $20,234NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Covert Middle School is listed in Covert Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Covert Middle School
Covert Middle School is a public middle school in Covert, MI, part of Covert Public Schools, serving approximately 73 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,597 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Covert Middle School
What grades does Covert Middle School serve?
Covert Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Covert Middle School?
Covert Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 73 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Covert Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Covert Middle School is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Covert Middle School rank in MI?
Covert Middle School ranks #2,597 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Covert Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Covert Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Covert Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Covert Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Covert Middle School a charter school?
No, Covert Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Covert Middle School a Title I school?
No, Covert Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Covert Middle School?
93.2% of students at Covert 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
- 73
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.7%
- Phone
- (269) 764-3739
- Area population (ZIP 49043)
- 2,264
- Area median age
- 40.3
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 49043; 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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