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#2201 of 3,192 schools in MI
Napoleon Middle School
Middle School · Napoleon Community Schools · Napoleon, MI
A Napoleon Community Schools middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 308, Napoleon, MI 49261
- Math 30% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Napoleon Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
38.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Napoleon Middle 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average336/100K
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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
$89,063
Median home value
$218,800
College educated
20.3%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
30%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49261; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Napoleon Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,593NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Napoleon Middle School is listed in Napoleon Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Napoleon Middle School
Napoleon Middle School is a public middle school in Napoleon, MI, part of Napoleon Community Schools, serving approximately 296 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,201 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Napoleon Middle School
What grades does Napoleon Middle School serve?
Napoleon Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Napoleon Middle School?
Napoleon Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 296 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Napoleon Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Napoleon Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Napoleon Middle School rank in MI?
Napoleon Middle School ranks #2,201 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Napoleon Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Napoleon Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Napoleon Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Napoleon Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Napoleon Middle School a charter school?
No, Napoleon Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Napoleon Middle School a Title I school?
No, Napoleon Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Napoleon Middle School?
38.5% of students at Napoleon Middle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 296
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.7%
- Phone
- (517) 905-5718
- Area population (ZIP 49261)
- 243
- Area median age
- 27.6
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 49261; 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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