Anchor Bay Middle School South

Summary:

Anchor Bay Middle School South is a public middle school located in Chesterfield, Michigan, serving around 480 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Anchor Bay School District, which is ranked 89 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Anchor Bay Middle School South has a significantly higher percentage of white students (85.42%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower percentages of African American, Hispanic, and Asian students. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step and PSAT tests is generally lower than the Anchor Bay School District average and the state average across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th grade ELA proficiency rate was 34.7% compared to the district's 50.4% and the state's 37.5%. Additionally, Anchor Bay Middle School South has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.6% in 2019-2020 to 30.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and the nearby Anchor Bay Middle School North.

Interestingly, Anchor Bay Middle School North, a nearby school within the same district, consistently outperforms Anchor Bay Middle School South on academic measures. However, compared to other nearby schools outside the Anchor Bay district, such as Middle School South and Clintondale Middle School, Anchor Bay Middle School South generally performs better academically, though these schools serve higher percentages of economically disadvantaged and minority students. The high spending per student at Anchor Bay Middle School South, which has increased from $10,301 in 2019-2020 to $15,109 in 2022-2023, does not seem to translate into significantly better academic outcomes compared to the state and district averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 48650 Sugarbush Rd
       Chesterfield, MI  48047-2259


(586) 949-4510

District: Anchor Bay School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
274th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,109 Help


Students who attend Anchor Bay Middle School South usually attend:

High:    Anchor Bay High School

Feeder schools for Anchor Bay Middle School South:

Elementary:    Dean A Naldrett School
    Francois Maconce Elementary School
    Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  518

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Two or more races:
6.8%
African American:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.7% Help


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Compare Details Anchor Bay Middle School South ranks better than 69.5% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.19. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), two or more races (6.8%), African American (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Anchor Bay Middle School South is 16.3. (See more...)
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Compare Anchor Bay Middle School South employs 31.7 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Anchor Bay Middle School South is $15,109.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Anchor Bay Middle School South:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchor Bay Middle School South 274th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Anchor Bay Middle School South in the ranking list.)

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Anchor Bay School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Anchor Bay School District 89th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Anchor Bay Middle School South

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Rank History for all students at Anchor Bay Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.17 300th 806 62.8%
2007 60.22 421st 823 48.8%
2008 63.80 370th 839 55.9%
2009 66.74 347th 847 59.0%
2010 66.20 361st 851 57.6%
2011 71.92 236th 858 72.5%
2012 49.73 469th 900 47.9%
2013 53.62 430th 919 53.2%
2014 50.45 483rd 921 47.6%
2015 54.44 400th 919 56.5%
2016 62.30 301st 894 66.3%
2017 63.16 245th 821 70.2%
2018 62.18 316th 838 62.3%
2019 65.66 219th 792 72.3%
2021 45.29 331st 675 51.0%
2022 64.13 220th 776 71.6%
2023 55.67 324th 883 63.3%
2024 61.19 274th 897 69.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Anchor Bay Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 45.82 91st 176 48.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Anchor Bay Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.98 266th 377 29.4%
2023 46.53 90th 199 54.8%
2024 42.10 98th 201 51.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Anchor Bay Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.30 434th 815 46.7%
2019 57.59 247th 672 63.2%
2021 51.23 214th 523 59.1%
2022 55.58 259th 691 62.5%
2023 44.14 436th 825 47.2%
2024 61.79 248th 836 70.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Anchor Bay Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.74 254th 794 68.0%
2019 66.12 186th 658 71.7%
2021 41.80 281st 521 46.1%
2022 66.89 159th 657 75.8%
2023 57.77 256th 770 66.8%
2024 55.77 272nd 771 64.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Anchor Bay Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.81 327th 797 59.0%
2019 55.51 237th 639 62.9%
2021 39.29 301st 540 44.3%
2022 52.22 280th 658 57.4%
2023 44.16 401st 776 48.3%
2024 57.61 272nd 786 65.4%
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Rank History for White students at Anchor Bay Middle School South

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.91 337th 678 50.3%
2019 54.63 252nd 624 59.6%
2021 40.98 312th 577 45.9%
2022 58.02 219th 638 65.7%
2023 43.02 358th 688 48.0%
2024 51.62 292nd 701 58.3%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Anchor Bay Middle School South Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Anchor Bay Middle School South

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 806 23 1 8 7 n/a n/a 0 845
2001 802 33 7 8 6 n/a n/a 0 856
2002 807 59 15 45 5 n/a n/a 2 933
2003 807 59 15 45 5 n/a n/a 2 933
2004 721 55 8 14 9 n/a n/a 0 807
2005 694 44 7 10 8 n/a n/a 0 763
2006 622 54 10 20 6 n/a n/a 0 712
2007 638 52 8 19 1 n/a n/a 0 718
2008 570 36 9 13 2 n/a n/a 0 630
2009 536 32 10 15 1 n/a n/a 0 594
2010 508 27 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2011 492 26 2 8 1 0 26 0 555
2012 488 14 3 8 1 0 21 0 535
2013 478 17 0 16 0 0 15 0 526
2014 470 14 0 13 3 0 11 0 511
2015 476 16 1 14 0 0 9 0 516
2016 452 15 4 14 3 0 16 0 504
2017 451 14 8 11 4 0 16 0 504
2018 465 23 9 13 5 0 28 0 543
2019 476 20 7 16 2 0 29 0 550
2020 487 26 7 26 2 0 26 0 574
2021 445 19 4 29 1 0 27 0 525
2022 434 18 6 30 3 0 24 0 515
2023 410 18 6 19 2 0 25 0 480
2024 429 23 7 21 3 0 35 0 518

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Anchor Bay Middle School South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 845 40.6 20.8 14.9
2001 856 44.5 19.2 17.6
2002 933 50.8 18.4 17.7
2003 933 50.8 18.4 17.7
2004 807 45.1 17.9 21.2
2005 763 43.9 17.4 22.5
2006 712 40.4 17.6 23.3
2007 718 39.5 18.2 22
2008 630 34.8 18.1 22.7
2009 594 33.5 17.7 25.1
2010 545 31.7 17.1 31.4
2011 555 31.1 17.8 31.9
2012 535 28.0 19.1 34.4
2013 526 24.4 21.5 36.5
2014 511 24.7 20.6 35.6
2015 516 27.0 19.1 32.2
2016 504 25.0 20.1 29.8
2017 504 26.0 19.3 31.5
2018 543 27.3 19.8 36.1
2019 550 25.4 21.6 36.9
2020 574 27.4 20.9 35.5
2021 525 25.1 20.8 40.8
2022 515 25.7 20.0 40.4
2023 480 25.0 19.2 45
2024 518 31.7 16.3 42.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Anchor Bay Middle School South

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 845 40.6 20.8 14.9
2001 856 44.5 19.2 17.6
2002 933 50.8 18.4 17.7
2003 933 50.8 18.4 17.7
2004 807 45.1 17.9 21.2
2005 763 43.9 17.4 22.5
2006 712 40.4 17.6 23.3
2007 718 39.5 18.2 22
2008 630 34.8 18.1 22.7
2009 594 33.5 17.7 25.1
2010 545 31.7 17.1 31.4
2011 555 31.1 17.8 31.9
2012 535 28.0 19.1 34.4
2013 526 24.4 21.5 36.5
2014 511 24.7 20.6 35.6
2015 516 27.0 19.1 32.2
2016 504 25.0 20.1 29.8
2017 504 26.0 19.3 31.5
2018 543 27.3 19.8 36.1
2019 550 25.4 21.6 36.9
2020 574 27.4 20.9 35.5
2021 525 25.1 20.8 40.8
2022 515 25.7 20.0 40.4
2023 480 25.0 19.2 45
2024 518 31.7 16.3 42.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Anchor Bay Middle School South

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,035 (9.9%) $9,447 (90.1%) $10,482
2020 $983 (9.5%) $9,318 (90.5%) $10,301
2021 $1,428 (12.8%) $9,706 (87.2%) $11,135
2022 $1,139 (9.5%) $10,890 (90.5%) $12,029
2023 $2,306 (15.3%) $12,802 (84.7%) $15,109

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Anchor Bay Middle School South

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 219th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 324th of 883 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Anchor Bay Middle School South)40.337.3
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Anchor Bay School District)50.349.1
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Anchor Bay Middle School South)47.528.9
 18.6%
   6th Grade Math (Anchor Bay School District)53.244.3
 8.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Anchor Bay Middle School South)46.733.1
 13.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Anchor Bay School District)51.143.6
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Anchor Bay Middle School South)48.437.4
 11%
   7th Grade Math (Anchor Bay School District)51.944
 7.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Anchor Bay Middle School South)31.932.8
 0.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Anchor Bay School District)38.334.7
 3.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Anchor Bay Middle School South)66.559.4
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Anchor Bay School District)72.767.5
 5.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Anchor Bay Middle School South)46.232.3
 13.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Anchor Bay School District)54.642
 12.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students550480
 12.7%
African American2018
 10%
American Indian22
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic1619
 18.8%
Pacific Islander00
White476410
 13.9%
Two or More Races2925
 13.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients36.9%45%
 8.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Anchor Bay Middle School South

Students who attend Anchor Bay Middle School South usually go on to attend Anchor Bay High School

Anchor Bay Middle School South ranks 274th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 518 students attended Anchor Bay Middle School South.

Students at Anchor Bay Middle School South are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 4% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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