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#1667 of 3,192 schools in MI
Kingsford Middle School
Middle School · Breitung Township School District · Kingsford, MI
A Breitung Township School District middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
445 HAMILTON AVE, Kingsford, MI 49802
- Math 40% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 51% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kingsford Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
43.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kingsford 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,067
Median home value
$109,300
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49802; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickinsoniron Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Central Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–8 | 0.9 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| East Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 5–6 | 0.9 mi | 100 | Compare → |
| Imk Community EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 106 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Breitung Township School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,556NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kingsford Middle School is listed in Breitung Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kingsford Middle School
Kingsford Middle School is a public middle school in Kingsford, MI, part of Breitung Township School District, serving approximately 577 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,667 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kingsford Middle School
What grades does Kingsford Middle School serve?
Kingsford Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kingsford Middle School?
Kingsford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 577 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kingsford Middle School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kingsford Middle School rank in MI?
Kingsford Middle School ranks #1,667 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kingsford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kingsford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Kingsford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kingsford Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kingsford Middle School a charter school?
No, Kingsford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kingsford Middle School a Title I school?
No, Kingsford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kingsford Middle School?
43.3% of students at Kingsford 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
- 577
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Dickinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (906) 779-2680
- Area population (ZIP 49802)
- 6,014
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 49802; 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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