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#2504 of 3,192 schools in MI
Kalkaska Middle School
Middle School · Kalkaska Public Schools · Kalkaska, MI
A middle school in Kalkaska, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1700 West Kalkaska Street, Kalkaska, MI 49646
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kalkaska Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kalkaska 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 56Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,241/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kalkaska), 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
$55,188
Median home value
$167,500
Median rent
$712/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
83.6%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49646; 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.
Kalkaska Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,423NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kalkaska Middle School is listed in Kalkaska Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kalkaska Middle School
Kalkaska Middle School is a public middle school in Kalkaska, MI, part of Kalkaska Public Schools, serving approximately 309 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,504 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kalkaska Middle School
What grades does Kalkaska Middle School serve?
Kalkaska Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kalkaska Middle School?
Kalkaska Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 309 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kalkaska Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kalkaska Middle School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kalkaska Middle School rank in MI?
Kalkaska Middle School ranks #2,504 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kalkaska Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kalkaska Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Kalkaska Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kalkaska Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kalkaska Middle School a charter school?
No, Kalkaska Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kalkaska Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kalkaska Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kalkaska Middle School?
56.6% of students at Kalkaska 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
- 309
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kalkaska County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.3%
- Phone
- (231) 258-4040
- Area population (ZIP 49646)
- 8,573
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 49646; 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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