Summary:
Scarlett Middle School is a public middle school in Ann Arbor, Michigan, serving 615 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ann Arbor Public Schools district, which is ranked 71 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Scarlett Middle School stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 31.54% White, 33.01% African American, 16.91% Hispanic, and 5.37% Asian students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 31.8% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 55.7% for the district and 37.5% for the state. Additionally, Scarlett Middle School has a significantly higher chronic absenteeism rate of 45.5%, much higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (53.17%), indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
When compared to nearby schools like Forsythe Middle School and Saline Middle School, Scarlett Middle School is underperforming academically, despite having higher per-student spending of $21,917 in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that factors beyond just funding, such as school culture, teaching quality, and student engagement, may be contributing to the school's challenges. Addressing the root causes of the school's academic and attendance issues, as well as the racial disparities in student achievement, could be key strategies to improve student outcomes and provide a more equitable educational experience for the diverse student population.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Ann Arbor Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
436th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $21,917
Students who attend Scarlett Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Scarlett Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.7
Number of students: 629
Racial breakdown:
African American:
33.4%
White:
32.4%
Hispanic:
17.0%
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Two or more races:
12.2%
Asian:
4.8%
American Indian:
0.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.5%
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