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#1454 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Laingsburg Middle School
Middle School · Laingsburg Community Schools · Laingsburg, MI
A Laingsburg Community Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
112 HIGH ST, Laingsburg, MI 48848
- Math 35% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laingsburg Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
31.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Laingsburg 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average568/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laingsburg), 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
$92,928
Median home value
$249,200
Median rent
$880/mo
College educated
35.1%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48848; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laingsburg Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–11 | 0.4 mi | 40 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Laingsburg Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Laingsburg Middle School is listed in Laingsburg Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laingsburg Middle School
Laingsburg Middle School is a public middle school in Laingsburg, MI, part of Laingsburg Community Schools, serving approximately 259 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,454 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laingsburg Middle School
What grades does Laingsburg Middle School serve?
Laingsburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Laingsburg Middle School?
Laingsburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laingsburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Laingsburg Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laingsburg Middle School rank in MI?
Laingsburg Middle School ranks #1,454 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Laingsburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Laingsburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Laingsburg Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laingsburg Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laingsburg Middle School a charter school?
No, Laingsburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Laingsburg Middle School a Title I school?
No, Laingsburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laingsburg Middle School?
31.3% of students at Laingsburg 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
- 259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shiawassee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (517) 651-5034
- Area population (ZIP 48848)
- 7,795
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 48848; 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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