Below Average
#2760 of 3,192 schools in MI
Dowagiac Middle School
Middle School · Dowagiac Union School District · Dowagiac, MI
A Dowagiac Union School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
243 SOUTH FRONT ST, Dowagiac, MI 49047
- Math 17% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dowagiac Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Dowagiac 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,170/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dowagiac), 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
$55,469
Median home value
$182,000
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
72.4%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49047; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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3 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pointe CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 43 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Dowagiac Union School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,432NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dowagiac Middle School is listed in Dowagiac Union School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dowagiac Middle School
Dowagiac Middle School is a public middle school in Dowagiac, MI, part of Dowagiac Union School District, serving approximately 379 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,760 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dowagiac Middle School
What grades does Dowagiac Middle School serve?
Dowagiac Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Dowagiac Middle School?
Dowagiac Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dowagiac Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dowagiac Middle School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dowagiac Middle School rank in MI?
Dowagiac Middle School ranks #2,760 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dowagiac Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dowagiac 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 Dowagiac Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dowagiac Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dowagiac Middle School a charter school?
No, Dowagiac Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dowagiac Middle School a Title I school?
No, Dowagiac Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dowagiac Middle School?
75.7% of students at Dowagiac 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
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Cass County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.5%
- Phone
- (269) 782-4440
- Area population (ZIP 49047)
- 14,506
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 49047; 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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