Avondale Middle School

Summary:

Avondale Middle School is a public middle school located in Rochester Hills, Michigan, serving around 630 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Avondale School District, which has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Avondale Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 38.89% White, 33.33% African American, 14.6% Hispanic, and 6.98% Asian. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 16.3% in 2017-2018 to 49.4% in 2021-2022, which is much higher than the state average. Academically, Avondale Middle School's performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is generally lower than the Avondale School District and the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 6th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate was 26.6%, compared to the district's 43.3% and the state's 37.5%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with White students performing relatively better than Asian, African American, Hispanic, and students with special needs.

Compared to nearby high-performing schools, such as Derby Middle School (Birmingham Public Schools), North Hills Middle School (Bloomfield Hills Schools), and schools within the Troy School District, Avondale Middle School's performance is generally lower. These nearby schools have significantly higher academic proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. Additionally, within the Avondale School District, there is a specialized magnet school, Avondale Gifted and Talented Education, which serves grades 2-8 and has exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates well above the district and state averages.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1445 W Auburn Rd
       Rochester Hills, MI  48309-4344


(248) 537-6300

District: Avondale School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
544th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,338 Help


Students who attend Avondale Middle School usually attend:

High:    Avondale High School

Feeder schools for Avondale Middle School:

Elementary:    Auburn Elementary School
    Deerfield Elementary School
    R Grant Graham Elementary School
    Woodland Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.5 Help
Number of students:  630

Racial breakdown:

White:
38.9%
African American:
33.3%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Avondale Middle School ranks worse than 60.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 36.71. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Student population at Avondale Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (38.9%), African American (33.3%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Avondale Middle School is 14.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Avondale Middle School is $16,338.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Avondale Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale Middle School 544th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Avondale Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Avondale School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Avondale School District 293rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Avondale Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.08 104th 806 87.1%
2007 78.17 152nd 823 81.5%
2008 69.46 276th 839 67.1%
2009 73.01 221st 847 73.9%
2010 65.75 367th 851 56.9%
2011 73.03 213th 858 75.2%
2012 75.51 177th 900 80.3%
2013 77.64 155th 919 83.1%
2014 74.40 190th 921 79.4%
2015 77.03 159th 919 82.7%
2016 76.18 163rd 894 81.8%
2017 66.33 213th 821 74.1%
2018 69.82 236th 838 71.8%
2019 55.41 315th 792 60.2%
2021 40.06 385th 675 43.0%
2022 36.01 490th 776 36.9%
2023 35.53 561st 883 36.5%
2024 36.71 544th 897 39.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 36.62 96th 163 41.1%
2024 39.10 105th 176 40.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.77 29th 154 81.2%
2019 52.94 19th 46 58.7%
2024 46.52 42nd 88 52.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.41 169th 377 55.2%
2019 21.03 66th 76 13.2%
2022 16.07 67th 70 4.3%
2023 22.35 168th 199 15.6%
2024 38.27 111th 201 44.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.63 354th 815 56.6%
2019 33.36 473rd 672 29.6%
2021 14.20 492nd 523 5.9%
2022 20.19 583rd 691 15.6%
2023 25.46 640th 825 22.4%
2024 29.82 597th 836 28.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.08 184th 794 76.8%
2019 57.25 238th 658 63.8%
2021 43.64 258th 521 50.5%
2022 32.31 452nd 657 31.2%
2023 35.07 497th 770 35.5%
2024 31.59 528th 771 31.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.48 272nd 797 65.9%
2019 45.04 324th 639 49.3%
2021 28.00 398th 540 26.3%
2022 29.79 461st 658 29.9%
2023 27.50 563rd 776 27.4%
2024 33.74 522nd 786 33.6%
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Rank History for Asian students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.58 35th 104 66.3%
2019 54.34 24th 48 50.0%
2023 30.75 62nd 87 28.7%
2024 12.93 77th 88 12.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.20 93rd 366 74.6%
2019 50.73 87th 196 55.6%
2021 35.63 51st 77 33.8%
2022 32.06 122nd 182 33.0%
2023 31.29 210th 310 32.3%
2024 34.14 184th 300 38.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.54 77th 266 71.1%
2019 47.84 69th 137 49.6%
2022 25.26 102nd 138 26.1%
2023 15.27 226th 246 8.1%
2024 33.99 171st 257 33.5%
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Rank History for White students at Avondale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.46 190th 678 72.0%
2019 58.59 219th 624 64.9%
2021 45.21 285th 577 50.6%
2022 50.95 273rd 638 57.2%
2023 51.42 286th 688 58.4%
2024 49.31 312th 701 55.5%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Avondale Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 424 51 21 15 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1996 424 51 21 15 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1997 453 59 14 16 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1998 456 61 19 15 5 n/a n/a 0 556
1999 456 77 24 16 5 n/a n/a 0 578
2000 457 78 29 12 4 n/a n/a 0 580
2001 449 73 25 14 4 n/a n/a 0 565
2002 506 91 39 22 5 n/a n/a 1 664
2003 506 91 39 22 5 n/a n/a 1 664
2004 476 91 33 24 3 n/a n/a 1 628
2005 443 13 8 6 1 n/a n/a 137 608
2006 425 99 53 24 1 n/a n/a 2 604
2007 432 99 36 23 1 n/a n/a 27 618
2008 406 109 55 24 n/a n/a n/a 6 600
2009 379 106 63 22 1 n/a n/a 6 577
2010 364 121 50 34 3 n/a n/a 0 572
2011 501 164 65 54 6 2 7 0 799
2012 500 161 69 51 5 2 7 0 795
2013 487 153 68 45 6 1 16 0 776
2014 463 147 66 49 7 0 12 0 744
2015 450 148 64 52 7 0 12 0 733
2016 423 134 54 53 5 0 18 0 687
2017 403 157 61 58 3 1 19 0 702
2018 398 178 63 86 3 1 24 0 753
2019 387 195 79 91 2 2 37 0 793
2020 338 209 63 90 2 2 43 0 747
2021 288 208 59 86 2 2 45 0 690
2022 265 225 40 86 1 1 37 0 655
2023 245 210 44 92 0 2 37 0 630

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 Avondale Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 511 27.6 18.5 7.4
1996 511 27.6 18.5 7.4
1997 543 30.0 18.1 5.7
1998 556 36.0 15.4 5.4
1999 578 37.0 15.6 7.3
2000 580 31.5 18.4 10.2
2001 565 41.8 13.5 9.7
2002 664 40.0 16.6 10
2003 664 40.0 16.6 10
2004 628 41.8 15.0 9.3
2005 608 40.2 15.1 16.3
2006 604 36.9 16.4 18.1
2007 618 38.6 16.0 13.7
2008 600 35.5 16.9 21.9
2009 577 33.1 17.4 21
2010 572 33.0 17.3 29.2
2011 799 42.3 18.8 28.3
2012 795 43.3 18.3 29.6
2013 776 38.9 19.9 28.7
2014 744 42.6 17.4 32.7
2015 733 40.0 18.3 32.1
2016 687 36.0 19.0 32
2017 702 35.9 19.5 31.2
2018 753 39.9 18.8 41.6
2019 793 44.9 17.6 46.4
2020 747 43.6 17.1 49
2021 690 40.6 16.9 50
2022 655 46.0 14.2 54.2
2023 630 43.3 14.5 57.9

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 Avondale Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 511 27.6 18.5 7.4
1996 511 27.6 18.5 7.4
1997 543 30.0 18.1 5.7
1998 556 36.0 15.4 5.4
1999 578 37.0 15.6 7.3
2000 580 31.5 18.4 10.2
2001 565 41.8 13.5 9.7
2002 664 40.0 16.6 10
2003 664 40.0 16.6 10
2004 628 41.8 15.0 9.3
2005 608 40.2 15.1 16.3
2006 604 36.9 16.4 18.1
2007 618 38.6 16.0 13.7
2008 600 35.5 16.9 21.9
2009 577 33.1 17.4 21
2010 572 33.0 17.3 29.2
2011 799 42.3 18.8 28.3
2012 795 43.3 18.3 29.6
2013 776 38.9 19.9 28.7
2014 744 42.6 17.4 32.7
2015 733 40.0 18.3 32.1
2016 687 36.0 19.0 32
2017 702 35.9 19.5 31.2
2018 753 39.9 18.8 41.6
2019 793 44.9 17.6 46.4
2020 747 43.6 17.1 49
2021 690 40.6 16.9 50
2022 655 46.0 14.2 54.2
2023 630 43.3 14.5 57.9

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 Avondale Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $480 (4.9%) $9,359 (95.1%) $9,839
2020 $566 (5.4%) $9,826 (94.6%) $10,392
2021 $957 (8.0%) $10,973 (92.0%) $11,930
2022 $1,153 (8.6%) $12,190 (91.4%) $13,344
2023 $1,042 (6.4%) $15,296 (93.6%) $16,338

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Avondale Middle School

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 315th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 561st of 883 Middle schools
 23.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Middle School)50.427.7
 22.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale School District)50.441.1
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Avondale Middle School)37.819.7
 18.1%
   6th Grade Math (Avondale School District)37.834.1
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Middle School)42.228.4
 13.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale School District)42.236.8
 5.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Avondale Middle School)3620.3
 15.7%
   7th Grade Math (Avondale School District)3629.5
 6.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Avondale Middle School)25.818.9
 6.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Avondale School District)25.827.9
 2.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale Middle School)61.755.4
 6.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Avondale School District)61.760.7
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Avondale Middle School)41.127.2
 13.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Avondale School District)41.135.4
 5.7%
   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 Students793630
 20.6%
African American195210
 7.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian7944
 44.3%
Hispanic9192
 1.1%
Pacific Islander22
White387245
 36.7%
Two or More Races3737
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.4%57.9%
 11.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Avondale Middle School

Students who attend Avondale Middle School usually go on to attend Avondale High School

Avondale Middle School ranks 544th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Avondale Middle School are 39% White, 33% African American, 15% Hispanic, 7% Asian, 6% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 630 students attended Avondale Middle School.


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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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