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#1319 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 41% in state

Vicksburg Middle School

Middle School · Vicksburg Community Schools · Vicksburg, MI

A Vicksburg Community Schools middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.

348 EAST PRAIRIE ST, Vicksburg, MI 49097

  • Math 45% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 55% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.58 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+16.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.9 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-3.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment6.5Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$13,964
Chronic Absenteeism18.3%

Students at Vicksburg Middle School score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
44%
ELA
80%
2014
Math
37%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
44%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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

32.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Vicksburg 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 55Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,270/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vicksburg), 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

$82,051

Median home value

$224,400

Median rent

$933/mo

College educated

26.4%

Homeownership

84.3%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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.

Vicksburg Community Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#4 of 6
District spending per student
$13,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Vicksburg Middle School

Vicksburg Middle School is a public middle school in Vicksburg, MI, part of Vicksburg Community Schools, serving approximately 608 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,319 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Vicksburg Middle School

What grades does Vicksburg Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Vicksburg Middle School?

Vicksburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 608 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Vicksburg Middle School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Vicksburg Middle School rank in MI?

Vicksburg Middle School ranks #1,319 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Vicksburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Vicksburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Vicksburg Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Vicksburg Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Vicksburg Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Vicksburg Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

32.7% of students at Vicksburg 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
608
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Kalamazoo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.3%
Area population (ZIP 49097)
11,452
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
39.4
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 49097; 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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