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#2314 of 3,192 schools in MI
Shumate Middle School
Middle School · Gibraltar School District · Rockwood, MI
A Gibraltar School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
30448 WEST JEFFERSON AVE, Rockwood, MI 48173
- Math 32% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Shumate Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
34.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Shumate Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average548/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockwood), 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
$90,510
Median home value
$232,600
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48173; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Boyd W Arthurs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Patrick Henry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 8–9 | 3.3 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Thomas Simpson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 410 | 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.
Gibraltar School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,835NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Shumate Middle School is listed in Gibraltar School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Shumate Middle School
Shumate Middle School is a public middle school in Rockwood, MI, part of Gibraltar School District, serving approximately 824 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,314 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shumate Middle School
What grades does Shumate Middle School serve?
Shumate Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Shumate Middle School?
Shumate Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 824 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shumate Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Shumate Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Shumate Middle School rank in MI?
Shumate Middle School ranks #2,314 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Shumate Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Shumate Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Shumate Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Shumate Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Shumate Middle School a charter school?
No, Shumate Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Shumate Middle School a Title I school?
No, Shumate Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Shumate Middle School?
34.7% of students at Shumate 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
- 824
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (734) 379-7600
- Area population (ZIP 48173)
- 12,984
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 48173; 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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