Very Good
#548 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 17% in state
Saugatuck Middle School
Middle School · Saugatuck Public Schools · Saugatuck, MI
A middle school in Saugatuck, MI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
401 ELIZABETH ST, Saugatuck, MI 49453
- Math 57% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Saugatuck Middle School score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
36%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Saugatuck 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 55Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Average567/100K
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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
$101,250
Median home value
$487,400
Median rent
$766/mo
College educated
52.2%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49453; 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.
Saugatuck Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Saugatuck Middle School is listed in Saugatuck Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Saugatuck Middle School
Saugatuck Middle School is a public middle school in Saugatuck, MI, part of Saugatuck Public Schools, serving approximately 197 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #548 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saugatuck Middle School
What grades does Saugatuck Middle School serve?
Saugatuck Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Saugatuck Middle School?
Saugatuck Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Saugatuck Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Saugatuck Middle School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Saugatuck Middle School rank in MI?
Saugatuck Middle School ranks #548 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Saugatuck Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Saugatuck Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Saugatuck Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Saugatuck Middle School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Saugatuck Middle School a charter school?
No, Saugatuck Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Saugatuck Middle School a Title I school?
No, Saugatuck Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Saugatuck Middle School?
36.0% of students at Saugatuck 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
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.3%
- Phone
- (269) 857-2133
- Area population (ZIP 49453)
- 2,729
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 52
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 49453; 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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