Below Average
#2650 of 3,192 schools in MI
Middle School South
Middle School · L'anse Creuse Public Schools · Harrison Township, MI
A L'anse Creuse Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
34641 JEFFERSON AVE, Harrison Township, MI 48045
- Math 21% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 39% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Middle School South score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
60.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Middle School South 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kennedy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 695 | Compare → |
| Middle School CentralEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 552 | Compare → |
| Clintondale Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Icampus Virtual Learning SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 260 | 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.
L'anse Creuse Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #15 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 South is listed in L'Anse Creuse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Middle School South
Middle School South is a public middle school in Harrison Township, MI, part of L'anse Creuse Public Schools, serving approximately 389 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,650 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Middle School South
What grades does Middle School South serve?
Middle School South serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Middle School South?
Middle School South has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Middle School South?
The student-teacher ratio at Middle School South is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Middle School South rank in MI?
Middle School South ranks #2,650 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Middle School South's MySchoolScout rating?
Middle School South has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Middle School South?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Middle School South has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Middle School South a charter school?
No, Middle School South is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Middle School South a Title I school?
No, Middle School South is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Middle School South?
60.2% of students at Middle School South 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
- 389
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (586) 493-5620
- Area population (ZIP 48045)
- 24,118
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 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
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