Very Good
#936 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
Grayling Middle School
Middle School · Crawford Ausable Schools · Grayling, MI
A Crawford Ausable Schools middle school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
500 SPRUCE ST, Grayling, MI 49738
- Math 45% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grayling Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Grayling 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 63Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,112/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grayling), 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
$57,573
Median home value
$153,200
Median rent
$855/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49738; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Lakes Online EducationEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 95 | 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.
Crawford Ausable Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,287NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grayling Middle School is listed in Crawford AuSable Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grayling Middle School
Grayling Middle School is a public middle school in Grayling, MI, part of Crawford Ausable Schools, serving approximately 444 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grayling Middle School
What grades does Grayling Middle School serve?
Grayling Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Grayling Middle School?
Grayling Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 444 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayling Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayling Middle School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grayling Middle School rank in MI?
Grayling Middle School ranks #936 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grayling Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Grayling Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Grayling Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grayling Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grayling Middle School a charter school?
No, Grayling Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grayling Middle School a Title I school?
No, Grayling Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grayling Middle School?
60.1% of students at Grayling 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 444
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Crawford County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (989) 344-3550
- Area population (ZIP 49738)
- 9,599
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 49738; 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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