Au GresSims Middle School

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Au GresSims Middle School ranks 391 st of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Au GresSims Middle School is a public middle school in Au Gres, Michigan, serving 95 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Au Gres-Sims School District, which is ranked 301 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Au GresSims Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (86.32%) compared to the state average, it faces several challenges. The school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 11.7% in 2019-2020 to 34.3% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and PSAT, is generally below the state average across various subjects and grade levels. This may be partly due to the high percentage of students (62.11%) from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Pinconning Middle School and Tawas Area Middle School, Au GresSims Middle School generally performs worse on standardized tests and has a higher chronic absenteeism rate. However, the school has a lower student-teacher ratio, which could be a potential strength. Despite these challenges, the district has increased per-student spending at Au GresSims Middle School, from $9,924 in 2019-2020 to $13,863 in 2022-2023, suggesting a commitment to improving the school's performance.

Detail:

Public 6-8

310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703-9332

(989) 876-7157

District: Au Gres-Sims School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
391^st of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,863

Students who attend Au GresSims Middle School usually attend:

High:

Au GresSims High School

Feeder schools for Au GresSims Middle School:

Elementary:

Au GresSims Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Number of students: 95

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.3%

Hispanic:

8.4%

Two or more races:

4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Au GresSims Middle School ranks better than 56.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 50.44. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.3%), Hispanic (8.4%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Au GresSims Middle School is 12.8. (See more...)

Compare Au GresSims Middle School employs 7.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Au GresSims Middle School is $13,863.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Au GresSims Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Au GresSims Middle School 391^st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Au GresSims Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Au Gres-Sims School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Au Gres-Sims School District 301^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Au GresSims Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Au GresSims Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2017	25.13	613^th	821	25.3%
2018	36.22	570^th	838	32.0%
2019	29.95	560^th	792	29.3%
2021	26.30	509^th	675	24.6%
2022	39.44	456^th	776	41.2%
2023	37.44	537^th	883	39.2%
2024	50.44	391^st	897	56.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Au GresSims Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	42.91	493^rd	815	39.5%
2019	36.83	440^th	672	34.5%
2021	43.36	280^th	523	46.5%
2022	56.35	249^th	691	64.0%
2023	31.05	584^th	825	29.2%
2024	32.49	564^th	836	32.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Au GresSims Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	37.95	500^th	794	37.0%
2023	46.26	375^th	770	51.3%
2024	44.76	393^rd	771	49.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Au GresSims Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	34.62	529^th	797	33.6%
2019	34.87	425^th	639	33.5%
2021	24.19	432^nd	540	20.0%
2022	45.73	322^nd	658	51.1%
2023	35.95	484^th	776	37.6%
2024	49.37	355^th	786	54.8%

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Rank History for White students at Au GresSims Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	18.67	582^nd	678	14.2%
2019	21.02	511^th	624	18.1%
2021	17.88	498^th	577	13.7%
2022	33.32	423^rd	638	33.7%
2023	21.59	571^st	688	17.0%
2024	39.46	407^th	701	41.9%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Au GresSims Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2015	85	3	1	2	0	1	92
2016	66	3	1	2	0	1	73
2017	68	0	0	3	1	1	73
2018	79	0	0	4	1	1	85
2019	81	0	0	6	2	3	92
2020	98	0	0	3	1	1	103
2021	98	0	0	4	0	1	103
2022	86	0	0	5	0	3	94
2023	82	1	0	8	0	4	95

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 Au GresSims Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	92	4.0	23.0	45.7
2016	73	5.0	14.6	56.2
2017	73	3.6	20.2	57.5
2018	85	3.9	21.5	61.2
2019	92	5.1	17.8	63
2020	103	5.5	18.6	58.3
2021	103	6.8	15.1	68.9
2022	94	7.1	13.1	55.3
2023	95	7.4	12.8	62.1

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 Au GresSims Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	92	4.0	23.0	45.7
2016	73	5.0	14.6	56.2
2017	73	3.6	20.2	57.5
2018	85	3.9	21.5	61.2
2019	92	5.1	17.8	63
2020	103	5.5	18.6	58.3
2021	103	6.8	15.1	68.9
2022	94	7.1	13.1	55.3
2023	95	7.4	12.8	62.1

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 Au GresSims Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$102 (1.0%)	$9,814 (99.0%)	$9,916
2020	$72 (0.7%)	$9,851 (99.3%)	$9,924
2021	$530 (4.9%)	$10,259 (95.1%)	$10,788
2022	$1,260 (11.2%)	$9,958 (88.8%)	$11,218
2023	$2,602 (18.8%)	$11,261 (81.2%)	$13,863

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Au GresSims Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 560^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 537^th of 883 Middle schools	9.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Au GresSims Middle School)	28.1	29.7	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Au Gres-Sims School District)	28.1	29.7	1.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Au GresSims Middle School)	18.8	24.3	5.5%
6th Grade Math (Au Gres-Sims School District)	18.8	24.3	5.5%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Au GresSims Middle School)	43.3	38.5	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Au Gres-Sims School District)	43.3	38.5	4.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Au GresSims Middle School)	33.3	19.2	14.1%
7th Grade Math (Au Gres-Sims School District)	33.3	19.2	14.1%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Au GresSims Middle School)	12.9	22.2	9.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Au Gres-Sims School District)	12.9	22.2	9.3%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Au GresSims Middle School)	51.6	47.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Au Gres-Sims School District)	51.6	47.2	4.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Au GresSims Middle School)	22.6	22.2	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Au Gres-Sims School District)	22.6	22.2	0.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	92	95	3.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	8	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	81	82	1.2%
Two or More Races	3	4	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63%	62.1%	0.9%

Schools Near Au GresSims Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Au GresSims Middle School	Public	6-8	310 S Court St	Au Gres	48703	Arenac County	Au Gres-Sims School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 876-7157	95	7	12.8	62.1%	82 (86.3%)	1 (1.1%)	8 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.2%)	50.4	391^st of 897 public middle schools	56.4%		37.4	537^th of 883 public middle schools	39.2%	146	68.0	28.0		34.3	30.6		28.6	25.0		41.7		37.5	$13,863	$2,602	$11,261
Tawas Area Middle School	Public	5-8	255 W M 55	Tawas City	48763	Iosco County	Tawas Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 984-2300	356	21	16.8	53.4%	310 (87.1%)	4 (1.1%)	21 (5.9%)	2 (0.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.5%)	52.4	373^rd of 897 public middle schools	58.4%		51.4	366^th of 883 public middle schools	58.6%	7	71.7	26.1	51.4	37.5	34.0	43.1	27.5	27.0	51.4	38.0	23.6	33.7	$11,627	$1,512	$10,115
Pinconning Middle School	Public	6-8	605 W 5th St	Pinconning	48650	Bay County	Pinconning Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 308-0503	273	14	19.5	60.4%	249 (91.2%)	3 (1.1%)	11 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.3%)	49.9	398^th of 897 public middle schools	55.6%		47	427^th of 883 public middle schools	51.6%	29	72.0	33.0		25.3	31.5		18.7	31.1		40.0		29.0	$11,506	$1,249	$10,257

Frequently Asked Questions about Au GresSims Middle School

What district is Au GresSims Middle School in?

Au Gres-Sims School District

What high school do graduates of Au GresSims Middle School attend?

Students who attend Au GresSims Middle School usually go on to attend Au GresSims High School

How many students attend Au GresSims Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 95 students attended Au GresSims Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Au GresSims Middle School?

Students at Au GresSims Middle School are 86% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Is Au GresSims Middle School a good school?

Au GresSims Middle School ranks 391^st of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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