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#1098 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 34% in state
Power Middle School
Middle School · Farmington Public School District · Farmington Hills, MI
A Farmington Public School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
34740 RHONSWOOD ST, Farmington Hills, MI 48335
- Math 40% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Power Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 42 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
26.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Power 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated884/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Farmington Hills), 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
$96,359
Median home value
$366,500
Median rent
$1,451/mo
College educated
65.4%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48335; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clarenceville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Hawthorn CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Holmes Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 3.1 mi | 691 | Compare → |
| East Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 540 | 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.
Farmington Public School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #9 of 16
- District spending per student
- $17,893NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Power Middle School is listed in Farmington Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Power Middle School
Power Middle School is a public middle school in Farmington Hills, MI, part of Farmington Public School District, serving approximately 617 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,098 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Power Middle School
What grades does Power Middle School serve?
Power Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Power Middle School?
Power Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 617 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Power Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Power Middle School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Power Middle School rank in MI?
Power Middle School ranks #1,098 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Power Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Power Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Power Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Power Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Power Middle School a charter school?
No, Power Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Power Middle School a Title I school?
No, Power Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Power Middle School?
26.6% of students at Power 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
- 617
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (248) 489-3622
- Area population (ZIP 48335)
- 24,298
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 48335; 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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