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#1356 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 42% in state

Edwardsburg Middle School

Middle School · Edwardsburg Public Schools · Edwardsburg, MI

A middle school in Edwardsburg, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

69410 SECTION ST, Edwardsburg, MI 49112

  • Math 47% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 67% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.7Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+18.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.1 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+5.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile80th
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.5:1
District spending per student$11,407
Chronic Absenteeism32.1%

Students at Edwardsburg Middle School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
81%
2014
Math
50%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
56%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
63%
2022
Math
47%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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

36.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Edwardsburg 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated717/100K

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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

$61,941

Median home value

$231,600

Median rent

$998/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

80.8%

Poverty rate

16.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49112; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Discovery Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.76–84.3 mi889Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Edwardsburg Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$11,407NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Edwardsburg Middle School

Edwardsburg Middle School is a public middle school in Edwardsburg, MI, part of Edwardsburg Public Schools, serving approximately 636 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,356 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edwardsburg Middle School

What grades does Edwardsburg Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Edwardsburg Middle School?

Edwardsburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 636 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Edwardsburg Middle School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Edwardsburg Middle School rank in MI?

Edwardsburg Middle School ranks #1,356 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Edwardsburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Edwardsburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Edwardsburg Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Edwardsburg Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Edwardsburg Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Edwardsburg Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

36.9% of students at Edwardsburg 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
636
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Cass County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.1%
Area population (ZIP 49112)
10,436
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
41.7
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 49112; 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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