Below Average
#2733 of 3,192 schools in MI
Julian O Strong Middle School
Middle School · Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools · Melvindale, MI
A Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
18656 PROSPECT ST, Melvindale, MI 48122
- Math 12% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 24% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Julian O Strong Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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
90.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Julian O Strong Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,476/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Melvindale), 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
$41,356
Median home value
$113,100
Median rent
$1,116/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
34.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,062NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 35.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Julian O Strong Middle School is listed in Melvindale-Northern Allen Park Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Julian O Strong Middle School
Julian O Strong Middle School is a public middle school in Melvindale, MI, part of Melvindale-northern Allen Park Schools, serving approximately 669 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,733 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Julian O Strong Middle School
What grades does Julian O Strong Middle School serve?
Julian O Strong Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Julian O Strong Middle School?
Julian O Strong Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 669 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Julian O Strong Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Julian O Strong Middle School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Julian O Strong Middle School rank in MI?
Julian O Strong Middle School ranks #2,733 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Julian O Strong Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Julian O Strong Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Julian O Strong Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Julian O Strong Middle School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Julian O Strong Middle School a charter school?
No, Julian O Strong Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Julian O Strong Middle School a Title I school?
No, Julian O Strong Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Julian O Strong Middle School?
90.4% of students at Julian O Strong 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
- 669
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (313) 389-3320
- Area population (ZIP 48122)
- 12,605
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.6
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 48122; 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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