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#2055 of 3,192 schools in MI
Fruitport Middle School
Middle School · Fruitport Community Schools · Fruitport, MI
A Fruitport Community Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3113 PONTALUNA RD, Fruitport, MI 49415
- Math 32% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fruitport Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fruitport 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low160/100K
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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
$77,140
Median home value
$230,600
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
23%
Homeownership
96.4%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49415; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 207 | Compare → |
| Spring Lake Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 5–9 | 4.2 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Spring Lake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 7–8 | 4.2 mi | 366 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fruitport Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,928NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fruitport Middle School is listed in Fruitport Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fruitport Middle School
Fruitport Middle School is a public middle school in Fruitport, MI, part of Fruitport Community Schools, serving approximately 613 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,055 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fruitport Middle School
What grades does Fruitport Middle School serve?
Fruitport Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fruitport Middle School?
Fruitport Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fruitport Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fruitport Middle School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fruitport Middle School rank in MI?
Fruitport Middle School ranks #2,055 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Fruitport Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fruitport Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Fruitport Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fruitport Middle School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fruitport Middle School a charter school?
No, Fruitport Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fruitport Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fruitport Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fruitport Middle School?
51.9% of students at Fruitport 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
- 613
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (231) 865-3128
- Area population (ZIP 49415)
- 6,296
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 45.6
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 49415; 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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