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#2320 of 3,192 schools in MI
Middle School East
Middle School · L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Chesterfield, MI
A L'anse Creuse Public Schools middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30300 HICKEY RD, Chesterfield, MI 48051
- Math 34% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle School East score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 40% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Middle School East 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
$89,923
Median home value
$247,500
Median rent
$1,064/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
84.8%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anchor Bay Middle School SouthEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Merritt AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Anchor Bay Middle School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 3.6 mi | 684 | Compare → |
| Middle School NorthEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 613 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
L'anse Creuse Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #13 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 East is listed in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle School East
Middle School East is a public middle school in Chesterfield, MI, part of L'anse Creuse Public Schools, serving approximately 593 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,320 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% 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 East
What grades does Middle School East serve?
Middle School East serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Middle School East?
Middle School East has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School East?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School East is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle School East rank in MI?
Middle School East ranks #2,320 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Middle School East's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle School East has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 East?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle School East has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Middle School East a charter school?
No, Middle School East is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle School East a Title I school?
No, Middle School East is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle School East?
45.7% of students at Middle School East 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
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.1%
- Phone
- (586) 493-5200
- Area population (ZIP 48051)
- 17,716
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 48051; 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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