Excellent
#69 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 2% in state
New Buffalo Middle School
Middle School · New Buffalo Area Schools · New Buffalo, MI
A New Buffalo Area Schools middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
P O Box 280, New Buffalo, MI 49117
- Math 61% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 68% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Buffalo Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 64% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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
29.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Buffalo 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low118/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Buffalo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,268
Median home value
$448,400
Median rent
$749/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
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.
New Buffalo Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $31,373NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Buffalo Middle School is listed in New Buffalo Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Buffalo Middle School
New Buffalo Middle School is a public middle school in New Buffalo, MI, part of New Buffalo Area Schools, serving approximately 123 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #69 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Buffalo Middle School
What grades does New Buffalo Middle School serve?
New Buffalo Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend New Buffalo Middle School?
New Buffalo Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 123 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Buffalo Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Buffalo Middle School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Buffalo Middle School rank in MI?
New Buffalo Middle School ranks #69 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is New Buffalo Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Buffalo Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 New Buffalo Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Buffalo Middle School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Buffalo Middle School a charter school?
No, New Buffalo Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Buffalo Middle School a Title I school?
No, New Buffalo Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Buffalo Middle School?
29.3% of students at New Buffalo 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
- 123
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Berrien County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (269) 469-6003
- Area population (ZIP 49117)
- 3,512
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 56
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 49117; 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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