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Leslie Middle School

Middle School · Leslie Public Schools · Leslie, MI

A middle school in Leslie, MI where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 KIMBALL ST, Leslie, MI 49251

  • Math 22% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 37% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.18 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency36.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-9.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.2 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment3.0Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.2:1
District spending per student$13,646
Chronic Absenteeism34.2%

Students at Leslie Middle School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
80%
2011
Math
33%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
70%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
38%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
29%
ELA
39%
2017
Math
29%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

55.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Leslie 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average633/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Leslie), 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

$83,458

Median home value

$193,600

Median rent

$1,083/mo

College educated

21.1%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49251; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Leslie Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Leslie Middle School is listed in Leslie Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Leslie Middle School

Leslie Middle School is a public middle school in Leslie, MI, part of Leslie Public Schools, serving approximately 333 students in grades 5th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,771 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Leslie Middle School

What grades does Leslie Middle School serve?

Leslie Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Leslie Middle School?

Leslie Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Leslie Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Leslie Middle School is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Leslie Middle School rank in MI?

Leslie Middle School ranks #2,771 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Leslie Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Leslie Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Leslie Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Leslie Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Leslie Middle School a charter school?

No, Leslie Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Leslie Middle School a Title I school?

No, Leslie Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Leslie Middle School?

55.3% of students at Leslie 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
333
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.2%
Area population (ZIP 49251)
6,110
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
42.3
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 49251; 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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