Saugatuck Middle School

Saugatuck Middle School serves 197 students in grades 6-8 in this charming lakeside community in Allegan County. With 10 full-time teachers maintaining a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio, the school has earned recognition as one of Michigan's stronger middle schools, ranking #446 out of 3,204 schools statewide and placing in the 86th percentile. The school demonstrates solid academic performance with 64% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 56% meeting proficiency standards in mathematics.

These results contribute to an impressive 8.9/10 academic score and overall MySchoolScout rating of 7.7/10, reflecting the school's commitment to educational excellence. Students at Saugatuck Middle School benefit from being part of a well-educated community where half of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The area's median household income of $94,931 and low poverty rate of 4.6% create a supportive environment for learning.

With a median home value of $443,400, the neighborhood reflects the desirability of this lakeside location. The school is situated in a town on the fringe of an urban area, offering students the advantages of small-town community feel while maintaining access to broader educational and cultural opportunities.

With an enrollment of 197 students, Saugatuck Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.