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#208 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 7% in state

Slauson Middle School

Middle School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI

An Ann Arbor Public Schools middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1019 WEST WASHINGTON ST, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

  • Math 55% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 74% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency55.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+26.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+35.4 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.3:1
District spending per student$19,600
Chronic Absenteeism32.2%

Students at Slauson Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency74%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
91%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
71%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
66%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
79%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
79%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
87%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
74%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

21.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Slauson 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 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 53Good Transit
  • Bike 77Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,024/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), 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

$115,513

Median home value

$455,100

Median rent

$1,760/mo

College educated

74.9%

Homeownership

66.2%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48103; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Forsythe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.06–81.2 mi612Compare →
High Point SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7PK–122.2 mi49Compare →
Localbased Speced ProgramsEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–122.2 mi13Compare →
Washtenaw Deaf and Hard of Hearing ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–122.2 mi4Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Ann Arbor Public Schools

Schools in district
32
Rank in district
#16 of 31
District spending per student
$19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Slauson Middle School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Slauson Middle School

Slauson Middle School is a public middle school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 743 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Slauson Middle School

What grades does Slauson Middle School serve?

Slauson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Slauson Middle School?

Slauson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 743 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Slauson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Slauson Middle School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Slauson Middle School rank in MI?

Slauson Middle School ranks #208 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Slauson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Slauson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Slauson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Slauson Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Slauson Middle School a charter school?

No, Slauson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Slauson Middle School a Title I school?

No, Slauson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slauson Middle School?

21.9% of students at Slauson 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
743
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Washtenaw County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.2%
Area population (ZIP 48103)
54,635
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
40.2
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 48103; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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