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#1272 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 40% in state

Fulton High School

High School · Fulton Schools · Middleton, MI

A high school in Middleton, MI where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8060 ELY HWY, Middleton, MI 48856

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.94 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.2Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile23th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.4Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.2:1
District spending per student$15,240
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at Fulton High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
25%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Fulton High 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 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average456/100K

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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

$82,500

Median home value

$141,900

Median rent

$700/mo

College educated

14%

Homeownership

79.5%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48856; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·15 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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.

Fulton Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,240NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Fulton High School is listed in Fulton Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Fulton High School

Fulton High School is a public high school in Middleton, MI, part of Fulton Schools, serving approximately 154 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,272 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Fulton High School

What grades does Fulton High School serve?

Fulton High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Fulton High School?

Fulton High School has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Fulton High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Fulton High 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 Fulton High School rank in MI?

Fulton High School ranks #1,272 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Fulton High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Fulton High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Fulton High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Fulton High School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Fulton High School a charter school?

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

Is Fulton High School a Title I school?

No, Fulton High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fulton High School?

37.7% of students at Fulton High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
154
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Gratiot County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 48856)
842
Area average commute
19 min
Area median age
42.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 48856; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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