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#1872 of 3,192 schools in MI
Potterville Middle School
Middle School · Potterville Public Schools · Potterville, MI
A middle school in Potterville, MI where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
425 E MAIN ST, Potterville, MI 48876
- Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Potterville Middle School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Potterville 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Low161/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Potterville), 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
$72,895
Median home value
$187,900
Median rent
$953/mo
College educated
22.8%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48876; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Resa Meadowview OffsiteEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Eaton Resa Meadowview OnsiteEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 32 | 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.
Potterville Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,997NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Potterville Middle School is listed in Potterville Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Potterville Middle School
Potterville Middle School is a public middle school in Potterville, MI, part of Potterville Public Schools, serving approximately 195 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,872 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Potterville Middle School
What grades does Potterville Middle School serve?
Potterville Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Potterville Middle School?
Potterville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Potterville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Potterville Middle School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Potterville Middle School rank in MI?
Potterville Middle School ranks #1,872 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Potterville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Potterville 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 Potterville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Potterville Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Potterville Middle School a charter school?
No, Potterville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Potterville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Potterville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Potterville Middle School?
52.8% of students at Potterville 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
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.9%
- Phone
- (517) 645-4609
- Area population (ZIP 48876)
- 4,301
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 48876; 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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