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#1559 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 49% in state
St Johns Middle School
Middle School · St. Johns Public Schools · Saint Johns, MI
A middle school in Saint Johns, MI where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
900 WEST TOWNSEND RD, Saint Johns, MI 48879
- Math 40% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at St Johns Middle School score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
36.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where St Johns 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low215/100K
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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
$78,845
Median home value
$215,100
Median rent
$884/mo
College educated
23.5%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48879; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinton County Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 46 | 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.
St. Johns Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,100NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
St Johns Middle School is listed in St. Johns Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About St Johns Middle School
St Johns Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Johns, MI, part of St. Johns Public Schools, serving approximately 594 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,559 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Johns Middle School
What grades does St Johns Middle School serve?
St Johns Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend St Johns Middle School?
St Johns Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 594 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Johns Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Johns Middle School is 19.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does St Johns Middle School rank in MI?
St Johns Middle School ranks #1,559 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is St Johns Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Johns Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 St Johns Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Johns Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is St Johns Middle School a charter school?
No, St Johns Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is St Johns Middle School a Title I school?
No, St Johns Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for St Johns Middle School?
36.4% of students at St Johns 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
- 594
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clinton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.3%
- Phone
- (989) 227-4300
- Area population (ZIP 48879)
- 18,472
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 48879; 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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