Below Average
#2552 of 3,192 schools in MI
Fennville Middle School
Middle School · Fennville Public Schools · Fennville, MI
A middle school in Fennville, MI where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 MEMORIAL DR, Fennville, MI 49408
- Math 14% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fennville Middle School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (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
77.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fennville 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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average567/100K
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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
$69,155
Median home value
$210,300
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
88%
Poverty rate
13.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49408; 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.
Fennville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,521NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fennville Middle School is listed in Fennville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fennville Middle School
Fennville Middle School is a public middle school in Fennville, MI, part of Fennville Public Schools, serving approximately 288 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,552 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fennville Middle School
What grades does Fennville Middle School serve?
Fennville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fennville Middle School?
Fennville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 288 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fennville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fennville Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fennville Middle School rank in MI?
Fennville Middle School ranks #2,552 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Fennville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fennville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Fennville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fennville Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fennville Middle School a charter school?
No, Fennville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fennville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fennville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fennville Middle School?
77.4% of students at Fennville 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
- 288
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 42.0%
- Phone
- (269) 722-3550
- Area population (ZIP 49408)
- 10,494
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 43
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 49408; 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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