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Michigan Center Jrsr High School

High School · Michigan Center School District · Michigan Center, MI

A high school in Michigan Center, MI where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

400 S STATE ST, Michigan Center, MI 49254

  • Math 27% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 37% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg0 pts
Overall Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile30th
College Readiness6.2Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation1.2%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.6Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.5:1
District spending per student$14,888
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Michigan Center Jrsr High School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
26%
ELA
61%
2013
Math
28%
ELA
68%
2014
Math
20%
ELA
55%
2015
Math
23%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
26%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

47.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Michigan Center Jrsr High 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average336/100K

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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

$73,750

Median home value

$167,300

Median rent

$1,038/mo

College educated

22.4%

Homeownership

85.7%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49254; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.2% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics11sports offered
5 boys'·6 girls'·19 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
East Jackson Secondary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.37–122.4 mi373Compare →
Way East JacksonEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated6–122.8 mi24Compare →
Vandercook Lake High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.47–123.1 mi294Compare →
Vandercook Lake Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.61–123.1 mi44Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Michigan Center School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Michigan Center Jrsr High School is listed in Michigan Center School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Michigan Center Jrsr High School

Michigan Center Jrsr High School is a public high school in Michigan Center, MI, part of Michigan Center School District, serving approximately 642 students in grades 7th-12th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,075 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Michigan Center Jrsr High School

What grades does Michigan Center Jrsr High School serve?

Michigan Center Jrsr High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Michigan Center Jrsr High School?

Michigan Center Jrsr High School has an enrollment of approximately 642 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Michigan Center Jrsr High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Michigan Center Jrsr High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Michigan Center Jrsr High School rank in MI?

Michigan Center Jrsr High School ranks #2,075 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Michigan Center Jrsr High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Michigan Center Jrsr High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Michigan Center Jrsr High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Michigan Center Jrsr High School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Michigan Center Jrsr High School a charter school?

No, Michigan Center Jrsr High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Michigan Center Jrsr High School a Title I school?

No, Michigan Center Jrsr High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michigan Center Jrsr High School?

47.8% of students at Michigan Center Jrsr High 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
642
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Small Suburb
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 49254)
3,617
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
42.8
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 49254; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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