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#2442 of 3,192 schools in MI
Grand Blanc Middle School West
Middle School · Grand Blanc Community Schools · Grand Blanc, MI
A Grand Blanc Community Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1515 EAST REID RD, Grand Blanc, MI 48439
- Math 24% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand Blanc Middle School West score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
59.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand Blanc Middle School West 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated914/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grand Blanc), 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
$88,505
Median home value
$250,800
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
42.8%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
5.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48439; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carmanainsworth Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 628 | Compare → |
| Perry Innovation CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Perry Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 1 | Compare → |
| Elmer a Knopf Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 336 | 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.
Grand Blanc Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grand Blanc Middle School West is listed in Grand Blanc Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand Blanc Middle School West
Grand Blanc Middle School West is a public middle school in Grand Blanc, MI, part of Grand Blanc Community Schools, serving approximately 798 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,442 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand Blanc Middle School West
What grades does Grand Blanc Middle School West serve?
Grand Blanc Middle School West serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Grand Blanc Middle School West?
Grand Blanc Middle School West has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Middle School West?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Middle School West is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand Blanc Middle School West rank in MI?
Grand Blanc Middle School West ranks #2,442 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grand Blanc Middle School West's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand Blanc Middle School West has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Grand Blanc Middle School West?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand Blanc Middle School West has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grand Blanc Middle School West a charter school?
No, Grand Blanc Middle School West is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grand Blanc Middle School West a Title I school?
No, Grand Blanc Middle School West is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand Blanc Middle School West?
59.6% of students at Grand Blanc Middle School West 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
- 798
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.8%
- Phone
- (810) 591-7311
- Area population (ZIP 48439)
- 52,071
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.1
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 48439; 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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