Very Good
#554 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 17% in state
Whitehall Middle School
Middle School · Whitehall District Schools · Whitehall, MI
A middle school in Whitehall, MI serving grades 6th – 8th.
401 SOUTH ELIZABETH ST, Whitehall, MI 49461
- Math 42% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Whitehall Middle School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
47.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Whitehall 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,231/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Whitehall), 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
$80,495
Median home value
$245,600
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
30.4%
Homeownership
86.2%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49461; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie B Chisholm Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.6 mi | 321 | Compare → |
| White Lake Area Community EducationEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 118 | 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.
Whitehall District Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,158NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Whitehall Middle School is listed in Whitehall District Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Whitehall Middle School
Whitehall Middle School is a public middle school in Whitehall, MI, part of Whitehall District Schools, serving approximately 398 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #554 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Whitehall Middle School
What grades does Whitehall Middle School serve?
Whitehall Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Whitehall Middle School?
Whitehall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Whitehall Middle School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Whitehall Middle School rank in MI?
Whitehall Middle School ranks #554 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Whitehall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Whitehall Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Whitehall Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitehall Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Whitehall Middle School a charter school?
No, Whitehall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Whitehall Middle School a Title I school?
No, Whitehall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitehall Middle School?
47.2% of students at Whitehall 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
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Muskegon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (231) 893-1030
- Area population (ZIP 49461)
- 9,620
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 49461; 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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