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#2265 of 3,192 schools in MI

Middle School Central

Middle School · L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Harrison Township, MI

A L'anse Creuse Public Schools middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

38000 REIMOLD ST, Harrison Township, MI 48045

  • Math 32% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 47% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.5 pts
Overall Proficiency40% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile46th
Resources & Environment6.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$15,317
Chronic Absenteeism27.9%

Students at Middle School Central score 40% 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 Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
90%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
73%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Middle School Central sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low122/100K

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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

$77,808

Median home value

$243,000

Median rent

$1,085/mo

College educated

25.9%

Homeownership

70.9%

Poverty rate

12.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48045; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Middle School SouthEnrollment path unverified4.76–82.0 mi389Compare →
Mount Clemens Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.26–82.1 mi142Compare →
Clintondale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.86–83.1 mi292Compare →
Icampus Virtual Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.5K–123.2 mi260Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

L'anse Creuse Public Schools

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#12 of 16
District spending per student
$15,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Middle School Central is listed in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Middle School Central

Middle School Central is a public middle school in Harrison Township, MI, part of L'anse Creuse Public Schools, serving approximately 552 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,265 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Middle School Central

What grades does Middle School Central serve?

Middle School Central serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Middle School Central?

Middle School Central has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Middle School Central is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Middle School Central rank in MI?

Middle School Central ranks #2,265 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Middle School Central's MySchoolScout rating?

Middle School Central has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Middle School Central?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle School Central has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Middle School Central a charter school?

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

Is Middle School Central a Title I school?

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

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

46.4% of students at Middle School Central 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
552
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.9%
Area population (ZIP 48045)
24,118
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
45.1
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 48045; this does not measure the attendance area.

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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