Very Good
#885 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
North Central Middle School
Middle School · North Central Area Schools · Powers, MI
A North Central Area Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
W3795 US HIGHWAY 241, Powers, MI 49874
- Math 21% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Central Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where North Central 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,528
Median home value
$196,300
Median rent
$567/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
13.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49874; 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.
North Central Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Central Middle School is listed in North Central Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Central Middle School
North Central Middle School is a public middle school in Powers, MI, part of North Central Area Schools, serving approximately 72 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #885 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Central Middle School
What grades does North Central Middle School serve?
North Central Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend North Central Middle School?
North Central Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Central Middle School rank in MI?
North Central Middle School ranks #885 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is North Central Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 North Central Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Central Middle School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is North Central Middle School a charter school?
No, North Central Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Central Middle School a Title I school?
No, North Central Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Central Middle School?
58.3% of students at North Central 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
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Menominee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.2%
- Phone
- (906) 497-5226
- Area population (ZIP 49874)
- 1,138
- Area median age
- 54.4
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 49874; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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