Below Average
#2542 of 3,192 schools in MI
Thomas Simpson Middle School
Middle School · Flat Rock Community Schools · Flat Rock, MI
A Flat Rock Community Schools middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
24900 MEADOWS AVE, Flat Rock, MI 48134
- Math 34% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Simpson Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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
46.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Simpson Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,282/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Flat Rock), 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
$88,821
Median home value
$252,500
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
83.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 8–9 | 3.0 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Lakeshore Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 3.2 mi | 109 | Compare → |
| Shumate Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 3.3 mi | 824 | Compare → |
| Boyd W Arthurs Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 553 | 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.
Flat Rock Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,932NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Simpson Middle School is listed in Flat Rock Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Simpson Middle School
Thomas Simpson Middle School is a public middle school in Flat Rock, MI, part of Flat Rock Community Schools, serving approximately 410 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,542 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Simpson Middle School
What grades does Thomas Simpson Middle School serve?
Thomas Simpson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Thomas Simpson Middle School?
Thomas Simpson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Simpson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Simpson Middle School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Simpson Middle School rank in MI?
Thomas Simpson Middle School ranks #2,542 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Thomas Simpson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Simpson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Thomas Simpson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Simpson Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas Simpson Middle School a charter school?
No, Thomas Simpson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Simpson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Simpson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Simpson Middle School?
46.8% of students at Thomas Simpson 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
- 410
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (734) 535-6700
- Area population (ZIP 48134)
- 24,472
- Area average commute
- 26.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 48134; 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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