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#2271 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ruth Fox Middle School
Middle School · North Branch Area Schools · North Branch, MI
A North Branch Area Schools middle school serving grades 5th – 8th.
PO Box 3620, North Branch, MI 48461
- Math 36% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ruth Fox Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
48%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ruth Fox Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average263/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,597
Median home value
$193,300
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
87.7%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48461; 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.
North Branch Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ruth Fox Middle School is listed in North Branch Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruth Fox Middle School
Ruth Fox Middle School is a public middle school in North Branch, MI, part of North Branch Area Schools, serving approximately 732 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,271 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruth Fox Middle School
What grades does Ruth Fox Middle School serve?
Ruth Fox Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Ruth Fox Middle School?
Ruth Fox Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 732 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruth Fox Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruth Fox Middle School is 19.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruth Fox Middle School rank in MI?
Ruth Fox Middle School ranks #2,271 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ruth Fox Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruth Fox Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Ruth Fox Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruth Fox Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ruth Fox Middle School a charter school?
No, Ruth Fox Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruth Fox Middle School a Title I school?
No, Ruth Fox Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruth Fox Middle School?
48.0% of students at Ruth Fox 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
- 732
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lapeer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.2%
- Phone
- (810) 688-3284
- Area population (ZIP 48461)
- 8,256
- Area average commute
- 36.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 48461; 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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