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#2116 of 3,192 schools in MI
Durand Middle School
Middle School · Durand Area Schools · Durand, MI
A Durand Area Schools middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9550 EAST LANSING RD, Durand, MI 48429
- Math 20% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 44% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Durand Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
63.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Durand 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,429/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durand), 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
$60,070
Median home value
$151,600
Median rent
$833/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48429; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
Durand Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,376NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Durand Middle School is listed in Durand Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Durand Middle School
Durand Middle School is a public middle school in Durand, MI, part of Durand Area Schools, serving approximately 271 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,116 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Durand Middle School
What grades does Durand Middle School serve?
Durand Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Durand Middle School?
Durand Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 271 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Durand Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Durand Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Durand Middle School rank in MI?
Durand Middle School ranks #2,116 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Durand Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Durand Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Durand Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Durand Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Durand Middle School a charter school?
No, Durand Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Durand Middle School a Title I school?
No, Durand Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Durand Middle School?
63.1% of students at Durand 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
- 271
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Shiawassee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (989) 288-3435
- Area population (ZIP 48429)
- 8,109
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 47.6
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 48429; 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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