Below Average
#2609 of 3,192 schools in MI
Kent City Middle School
Middle School · Kent City Community Schools · Kent City, MI
A Kent City Community Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
285 NORTH MAIN ST, Kent City, MI 49330
- Math 31% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 39% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kent City Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
55.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kent City 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average394/100K
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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
$74,484
Median home value
$253,200
Median rent
$1,027/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49330; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Algoma Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 305 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Kent City Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,211NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kent City Middle School is listed in Kent City Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kent City Middle School
Kent City Middle School is a public middle school in Kent City, MI, part of Kent City Community Schools, serving approximately 264 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,609 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kent City Middle School
What grades does Kent City Middle School serve?
Kent City Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Kent City Middle School?
Kent City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kent City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kent City Middle School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kent City Middle School rank in MI?
Kent City Middle School ranks #2,609 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kent City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kent City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Kent City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kent City Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kent City Middle School a charter school?
No, Kent City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kent City Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kent City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kent City Middle School?
55.3% of students at Kent City 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
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (616) 678-4214
- Area population (ZIP 49330)
- 5,619
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
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 49330; 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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