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#3162 of 3,192 schools in MI
Harper Woods Middle School
Middle School · Harper Woods the School District of the City of · Harper Woods, MI
A Harper Woods the School District of the City of middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
19800 ANITA ST, Harper Woods, MI 48225
- Math 3% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harper Woods Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 32% (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
87.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harper Woods Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,089/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harper Woods), 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
$59,248
Median home value
$140,800
Median rent
$1,304/mo
College educated
23.4%
Homeownership
64.2%
Poverty rate
20%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48225; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chandler Park Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 0.9 mi | 587 | Compare → |
| Parcells Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 5–8 | 1.1 mi | 669 | Compare → |
| Harper Woods Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| South Lake Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Harper Woods the School District of the City of
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,935NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 34.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harper Woods Middle School is listed in Harper Woods The School District of the City of; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harper Woods Middle School
Harper Woods Middle School is a public middle school in Harper Woods, MI, part of Harper Woods the School District of the City of, serving approximately 349 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,162 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harper Woods Middle School
What grades does Harper Woods Middle School serve?
Harper Woods Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Harper Woods Middle School?
Harper Woods Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Woods Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Woods Middle School is 20.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harper Woods Middle School rank in MI?
Harper Woods Middle School ranks #3,162 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Harper Woods Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harper Woods Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Harper Woods Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harper Woods Middle School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harper Woods Middle School a charter school?
No, Harper Woods Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harper Woods Middle School a Title I school?
No, Harper Woods Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harper Woods Middle School?
87.1% of students at Harper Woods 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
- 349
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.1%
- Phone
- (586) 343-1830
- Area population (ZIP 48225)
- 16,328
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 48225; 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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