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#2663 of 3,192 schools in MI

Springport Middle School

Middle School · Springport Public Schools · Springport, MI

A middle school in Springport, MI where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

300 W MAIN ST, Springport, MI 49284

  • Math 20% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 32% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.74 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency20.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-8.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.5 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-14.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
Resources & Environment6.7Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$13,967
Chronic Absenteeism25.8%

Students at Springport Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
31%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
38%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
30%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2019
Math
31%
ELA
36%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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

53.4%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Springport 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average336/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$62,651

Median home value

$148,900

Median rent

$869/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

81.4%

Poverty rate

13%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49284; 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.

Springport Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$13,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Springport Middle School

Springport Middle School is a public middle school in Springport, MI, part of Springport Public Schools, serving approximately 221 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,663 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Springport Middle School

What grades does Springport Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Springport Middle School?

Springport Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Springport Middle School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Springport Middle School rank in MI?

Springport Middle School ranks #2,663 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Springport Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Springport Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Springport Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Springport Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Springport Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Springport Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

53.4% of students at Springport 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
221
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jackson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.8%
Area population (ZIP 49284)
2,436
Area average commute
29.4 min
Area median age
48.1
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 49284; 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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