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#1814 of 3,192 schools in MI
Wagar Middle School
Middle School · Airport Community Schools · Carleton, MI
An Airport Community Schools middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11200 Grafton Road, Carleton, MI 48117
- Math 30% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wagar Middle School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 31% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Wagar 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated754/100K
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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
$76,600
Median home value
$276,600
Median rent
$1,081/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport Center for EducationEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 60 | 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.
Airport Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wagar Middle School is listed in Airport Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wagar Middle School
Wagar Middle School is a public middle school in Carleton, MI, part of Airport Community Schools, serving approximately 234 students in grades 5th-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,814 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wagar Middle School
What grades does Wagar Middle School serve?
Wagar Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 5th.
How many students attend Wagar Middle School?
Wagar Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wagar Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wagar Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wagar Middle School rank in MI?
Wagar Middle School ranks #1,814 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wagar Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wagar Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Wagar Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wagar Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Wagar Middle School a charter school?
No, Wagar Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wagar Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wagar Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wagar Middle School?
50.9% of students at Wagar 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
- 5th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.8%
- Phone
- (734) 654-4083
- Area population (ZIP 48117)
- 10,199
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 48.9
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 48117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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