Below Average
#2616 of 3,192 schools in MI
Perry Middle School
Middle School · Perry Public Schools · Perry, MI
A middle school in Perry, MI where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2665 WEST BRITTON RD, Perry, MI 48872
- Math 26% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 38% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Perry Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 46 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Perry 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average326/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Perry), 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
$79,434
Median home value
$217,600
Median rent
$972/mo
College educated
23.1%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48872; 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.
Perry Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,974NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Perry Middle School is listed in Perry Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Perry Middle School
Perry Middle School is a public middle school in Perry, MI, part of Perry Public Schools, serving approximately 293 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,616 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Perry Middle School
What grades does Perry Middle School serve?
Perry Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Perry Middle School?
Perry Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Perry Middle School rank in MI?
Perry Middle School ranks #2,616 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Perry Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Perry Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Perry Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Perry Middle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Perry Middle School a charter school?
No, Perry Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Perry Middle School a Title I school?
No, Perry Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perry Middle School?
44.7% of students at Perry 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Shiawassee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (517) 625-6196
- Area population (ZIP 48872)
- 6,421
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 48872; 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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