Middle Schools in Kalkaska Public Schools

Kalkaska Public Schools in Michigan has only one middle school, Kalkaska Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. The school's academic performance has declined in recent years, with test scores and statewide rankings consistently below the state averages. Kalkaska Middle School faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate, a large proportion of economically disadvantaged students, and overall underperformance compared to other middle schools in Michigan.

Kalkaska Middle School has a predominantly white student population, with only a small percentage of minority students. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages in both English Language Arts and Math. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 17.7% for 6th grade to 26.1% for 7th grade, compared to state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively.

Despite the school's academic challenges, it has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7 to 1, which is generally considered a positive factor for student learning. However, the school's high chronic absenteeism rate of 33.8% for the 2022-2023 school year is a significant concern, as it can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement. Additionally, a large proportion of Kalkaska Middle School students, 66.45%, qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.