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#1460 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 46% in state
Mendon Middlehigh School
High School · Mendon Community School District · Mendon, MI
A Mendon Community School District high school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
148 KIRBY RD, Mendon, MI 49072
- Math 17% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Mendon Middlehigh School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
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 27% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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
41.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mendon Middlehigh 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,983/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mendon), 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
$67,379
Median home value
$169,000
Median rent
$974/mo
College educated
21.2%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49072; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Mendon Community School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,435NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mendon Middlehigh School is listed in Mendon Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mendon Middlehigh School
Mendon Middlehigh School is a public high school in Mendon, MI, part of Mendon Community School District, serving approximately 258 students in grades 6th-12th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,460 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mendon Middlehigh School
What grades does Mendon Middlehigh School serve?
Mendon Middlehigh School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Mendon Middlehigh School?
Mendon Middlehigh School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mendon Middlehigh School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mendon Middlehigh School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mendon Middlehigh School rank in MI?
Mendon Middlehigh School ranks #1,460 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mendon Middlehigh School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mendon Middlehigh 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 Mendon Middlehigh School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mendon Middlehigh School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mendon Middlehigh School a charter school?
No, Mendon Middlehigh School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mendon Middlehigh School a Title I school?
No, Mendon Middlehigh School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mendon Middlehigh School?
41.9% of students at Mendon Middlehigh 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (269) 496-8491
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 49072)
- 2,875
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 49072; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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