Below Average
#2812 of 3,192 schools in MI
Homer Middle School
Middle School · Homer Community School District · Homer, MI
A Homer Community School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
403 SOUTH HILLSDALE ST, Homer, MI 49245
- Math 19% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Homer Middle School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 26% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Homer 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 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average421/100K
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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
$59,460
Median home value
$146,900
Median rent
$822/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
16.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49245; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Homer Community School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Homer Middle School is listed in Homer Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Homer Middle School
Homer Middle School is a public middle school in Homer, MI, part of Homer Community School District, serving approximately 264 students in grades 5th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,812 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Homer Middle School
What grades does Homer Middle School serve?
Homer Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Homer Middle School?
Homer Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Homer Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Homer Middle School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Homer Middle School rank in MI?
Homer Middle School ranks #2,812 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Homer Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Homer Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Homer Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Homer Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Homer Middle School a charter school?
No, Homer Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Homer Middle School a Title I school?
No, Homer Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Homer Middle School?
51.9% of students at Homer 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
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (517) 568-4456
- Area population (ZIP 49245)
- 4,472
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 49245; 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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