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#265 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 8% in state

Novi Meadows School

Middle School · Novi Community School District · Novi, MI

A Novi Community School District middle school serving grades 5th – 7th.

25549 TAFT RD, Novi, MI 48374

  • Math 68% vs MI 30% (2022)
  • Reading 67% vs MI 41% (2022)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+36.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.9 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$15,191
Chronic Absenteeism12%

Students at Novi Meadows School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
30%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
41%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
93%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
94%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
76%
ELA
83%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2016
Math
75%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
76%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
75%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
73%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
73%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

12.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Novi Meadows School 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated755/100K

Powered byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Novi), 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

$185,203

Median home value

$551,500

Median rent

$2,849/mo

College educated

69%

Homeownership

90.7%

Poverty rate

3.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48374; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Novi Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.35–81.8 mi1,090Compare →
Cooke SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–122.4 mi120Compare →
Hillside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.46–82.7 mi981Compare →
Novi Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.7privateK–123.5 mi339Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Novi Community School District

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#5 of 8
District spending per student
$15,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Novi Meadows School is listed in Novi Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Novi Meadows School

Novi Meadows School is a public middle school in Novi, MI, part of Novi Community School District, serving approximately 1,039 students in grades 5th-7th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #265 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Novi Meadows School

What grades does Novi Meadows School serve?

Novi Meadows School serves students in grades 5th through 7th.

How many students attend Novi Meadows School?

Novi Meadows School has an enrollment of approximately 1,039 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Novi Meadows School?

The student-teacher ratio at Novi Meadows School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Novi Meadows School rank in MI?

Novi Meadows School ranks #265 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Novi Meadows School's MySchoolScout rating?

Novi Meadows School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Novi Meadows School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Novi Meadows School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Novi Meadows School a charter school?

No, Novi Meadows School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Novi Meadows School a Title I school?

No, Novi Meadows School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Novi Meadows School?

12.3% of students at Novi Meadows 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
5th – 7th
Enrollment
1,039
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
60
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.0%
Area population (ZIP 48374)
17,828
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
39.2
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 48374; 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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