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#581 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 18% in state

Washington Middle School

Middle School · Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw · Calumet, MI

A Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

57070 MINE ST, Calumet, MI 49913

  • Math 40% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 54% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency53.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+11.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.5 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.6:1
District spending per student$15,146
Chronic Absenteeism13.4%

Students at Washington Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
41%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
76%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2021*
Math
35%
ELA
58%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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

58.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Washington 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 38Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low115/100K

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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

$50,469

Median home value

$92,700

Median rent

$678/mo

College educated

24.7%

Homeownership

77.6%

Poverty rate

15.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49913; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Lake Lindenhubbell SchoolsEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–123.9 mi355Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Washington Middle School is listed in Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Washington Middle School

Washington Middle School is a public middle school in Calumet, MI, part of Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw, serving approximately 277 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #581 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Washington Middle School

What grades does Washington Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Washington Middle School?

Washington Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Washington Middle School rank in MI?

Washington Middle School ranks #581 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Washington Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Washington Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Washington Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Washington Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Washington Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Washington Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

58.1% of students at Washington 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
277
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Town
County
Houghton County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.4%
Area population (ZIP 49913)
7,483
Area median age
41
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 49913; 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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