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#892 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 28% in state

Thornapple Kellogg High School

High School · Thornapple Kellogg School District · Middleville, MI

A high school in Middleville, MI where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

3885 BENDER RD, Middleville, MI 49333

  • Math 37% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 61% proficient (2021)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.6Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency49% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
College Readiness7.2Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation15.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$13,686
Chronic Absenteeism5.3%

Students at Thornapple Kellogg High School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency61%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 21 points across the 13-year record (2009–2021) and has held near 49% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
69%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
25%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
35%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
39%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
64%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
36%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
36%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
61%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
61%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

34.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Thornapple Kellogg High 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average532/100K

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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

$95,577

Median home value

$295,900

Median rent

$1,129/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

90.1%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
15.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
15 boys'·10 girls'·42 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

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.

Thornapple Kellogg School District

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$13,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Thornapple Kellogg High School is listed in Thornapple Kellogg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Thornapple Kellogg High School

Thornapple Kellogg High School is a public high school in Middleville, MI, part of Thornapple Kellogg School District, serving approximately 990 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #892 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Thornapple Kellogg High School

What grades does Thornapple Kellogg High School serve?

Thornapple Kellogg High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Thornapple Kellogg High School?

Thornapple Kellogg High School has an enrollment of approximately 990 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Thornapple Kellogg High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Thornapple Kellogg High School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Thornapple Kellogg High School rank in MI?

Thornapple Kellogg High School ranks #892 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Thornapple Kellogg High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Thornapple Kellogg High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Thornapple Kellogg High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Thornapple Kellogg High School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Thornapple Kellogg High School a charter school?

No, Thornapple Kellogg High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Thornapple Kellogg High School a Title I school?

No, Thornapple Kellogg High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thornapple Kellogg High School?

34.8% of students at Thornapple Kellogg High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
990
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Barry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
5.3%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 49333)
12,448
Area average commute
29 min
Area median age
37.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 49333; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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