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#2432 of 3,192 schools in MI
Wolfe Middle School
Middle School · Center Line Public Schools · Center Line, MI
A Center Line Public Schools middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8640 McKinley, Center Line, MI 48015
- Math 22% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 41% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Wolfe Middle School score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 31% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
79.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Wolfe 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,916/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Center Line), 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
$52,857
Median home value
$145,300
Median rent
$627/mo
College educated
18.7%
Homeownership
57.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 21Enrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 2–12 | 0.6 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Center Line Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 890 | Compare → |
| Keith Bovenschen SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 189 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Center Line Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Wolfe Middle School is listed in Center Line Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Wolfe Middle School
Wolfe Middle School is a public middle school in Center Line, MI, part of Center Line Public Schools, serving approximately 513 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,432 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Wolfe Middle School
What grades does Wolfe Middle School serve?
Wolfe Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Wolfe Middle School?
Wolfe Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 513 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wolfe Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Wolfe Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Wolfe Middle School rank in MI?
Wolfe Middle School ranks #2,432 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Wolfe Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Wolfe Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Wolfe Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Wolfe Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Wolfe Middle School a charter school?
No, Wolfe Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Wolfe Middle School a Title I school?
No, Wolfe Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wolfe Middle School?
79.7% of students at Wolfe 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
- 513
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.0%
- Phone
- (586) 510-2300
- Area population (ZIP 48015)
- 8,448
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 48015; 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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