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#2006 of 3,192 schools in MI
Vulcan Middle School
Middle School · Norway-vulcan Area Schools · Norway, MI
A Norway-vulcan Area Schools middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 SECTION ST, Norway, MI 49870
- Math 41% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 38% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vulcan Middle School score 39% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 39% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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
40.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vulcan 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 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,795
Median home value
$100,600
Median rent
$789/mo
College educated
22.4%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49870; 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.
Norway-vulcan Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,438NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vulcan Middle School is listed in Norway-Vulcan Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vulcan Middle School
Vulcan Middle School is a public middle school in Norway, MI, part of Norway-vulcan Area Schools, serving approximately 139 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,006 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vulcan Middle School
What grades does Vulcan Middle School serve?
Vulcan Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vulcan Middle School?
Vulcan Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vulcan Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vulcan Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vulcan Middle School rank in MI?
Vulcan Middle School ranks #2,006 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Vulcan Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vulcan Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Vulcan Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vulcan Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vulcan Middle School a charter school?
No, Vulcan Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vulcan Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vulcan Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vulcan Middle School?
40.3% of students at Vulcan 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
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Dickinson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (906) 563-9563
- Area population (ZIP 49870)
- 3,479
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 49870; 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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