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#1747 of 3,192 schools in MI
Garden City Middle School
Middle School · Garden City Public Schools · Garden City, MI
A middle school in Garden City, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1851 RADCLIFF ST, Garden City, MI 48135
- Math 20% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 49% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garden City Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Garden City Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden City), 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
$64,396
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 607 | Compare → |
| Tipton Academy 48Charter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | 4–12 | 2.5 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Adlai Stevenson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| American Montessori Academy Upper ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 2–8 | 2.9 mi | 343 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Garden City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Garden City Middle School is listed in Garden City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garden City Middle School
Garden City Middle School is a public middle school in Garden City, MI, part of Garden City Public Schools, serving approximately 419 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,747 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garden City Middle School
What grades does Garden City Middle School serve?
Garden City Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Garden City Middle School?
Garden City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 419 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garden City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Garden City Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garden City Middle School rank in MI?
Garden City Middle School ranks #1,747 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Garden City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Garden City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Garden City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garden City Middle School has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Garden City Middle School a charter school?
No, Garden City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garden City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Garden City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garden City Middle School?
58.5% of students at Garden City 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 419
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (734) 762-8400
- Area population (ZIP 48135)
- 26,910
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 48135; 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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