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#1870 of 3,192 schools in MI
Paw Paw Middle School
Middle School · Paw Paw Public School District · Paw Paw, MI
A middle school in Paw Paw, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
313 WEST MICHIGAN AVE, Paw Paw, MI 49079
- Math 29% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 44% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paw Paw Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (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
43.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Paw Paw 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,885/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paw Paw), 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
$72,119
Median home value
$214,600
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lawton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 5–8 | 4.8 mi | 313 | 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.
Paw Paw Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paw Paw Middle School is listed in Paw Paw Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paw Paw Middle School
Paw Paw Middle School is a public middle school in Paw Paw, MI, part of Paw Paw Public School District, serving approximately 461 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,870 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paw Paw Middle School
What grades does Paw Paw Middle School serve?
Paw Paw Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Paw Paw Middle School?
Paw Paw Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 461 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Middle School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paw Paw Middle School rank in MI?
Paw Paw Middle School ranks #1,870 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Paw Paw Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Paw Paw Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Paw Paw Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paw Paw Middle School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paw Paw Middle School a charter school?
No, Paw Paw Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paw Paw Middle School a Title I school?
No, Paw Paw Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paw Paw Middle School?
43.2% of students at Paw Paw 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
- 461
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (269) 415-5500
- Area population (ZIP 49079)
- 13,364
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 49079; 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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