Very Good
#814 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 26% in state
Yale Junior High School
Middle School · Yale Public Schools · Yale, MI
A middle school in Yale, MI where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
198 SCHOOL DR, Yale, MI 48097
- Math 45% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yale Junior High School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
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 55% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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
44.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Yale Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,112/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Yale), 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
$58,177
Median home value
$174,800
Median rent
$891/mo
College educated
11.9%
Homeownership
80.3%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48097; 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.
Yale Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,971NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Yale Junior High School is listed in Yale Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yale Junior High School
Yale Junior High School is a public middle school in Yale, MI, part of Yale Public Schools, serving approximately 409 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #814 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yale Junior High School
What grades does Yale Junior High School serve?
Yale Junior High School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Yale Junior High School?
Yale Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 409 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yale Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yale Junior High School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yale Junior High School rank in MI?
Yale Junior High School ranks #814 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Yale Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Yale Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Yale Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yale Junior High School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Yale Junior High School a charter school?
No, Yale Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yale Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Yale Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yale Junior High School?
44.3% of students at Yale Junior High 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
- 409
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (810) 387-3231
- Area population (ZIP 48097)
- 5,400
- Area average commute
- 38.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
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 48097; 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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