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Hopkins Middle School

Middle School · Hopkins Public Schools · Hopkins, MI

A middle school in Hopkins, MI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

215 S CLARK ST, Hopkins, MI 49328

  • Math 37% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 39% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.9Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency36.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+7.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.5 pts
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.9:1
District spending per student$13,976
Chronic Absenteeism24.8%

Students at Hopkins Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
88%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
71%
2013
Math
56%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

35.1%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Hopkins 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average567/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$89,333

Median home value

$209,400

Median rent

$812/mo

College educated

20.6%

Homeownership

92.1%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49328; 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.

Hopkins Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,976NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hopkins Middle School is listed in Hopkins Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hopkins Middle School

Hopkins Middle School is a public middle school in Hopkins, MI, part of Hopkins Public Schools, serving approximately 322 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,554 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hopkins Middle School

What grades does Hopkins Middle School serve?

Hopkins Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hopkins Middle School?

Hopkins Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hopkins Middle School is 17.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hopkins Middle School rank in MI?

Hopkins Middle School ranks #2,554 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hopkins Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hopkins Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Hopkins Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hopkins Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hopkins Middle School a charter school?

No, Hopkins Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Hopkins Middle School a Title I school?

No, Hopkins Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hopkins Middle School?

35.1% of students at Hopkins 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
322
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Allegan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.8%
Area population (ZIP 49328)
4,058
Area average commute
30.1 min
Area median age
41.6
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 49328; 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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