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Benzie Central Middle School

Summary:

Benzie Central Middle School is a public middle school in Benzonia, Michigan, serving 264 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Benzie County Central Schools district, which is ranked 416 out of 610 school districts in the state.

While the school has a predominantly white student population, it faces several significant challenges. Chronic absenteeism has risen sharply, from 7.6% in 2019-2020 to 52.4% in 2022-2023. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are below the state and district averages. Additionally, 73.86% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Despite increased spending per student, from $8,738 in 2019-2020 to $13,158 in 2022-2023, the school's academic performance has not improved.

The school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 266 out of 894 Michigan middle schools in 2015-2016 to 550 out of 897 in 2023-2024. The school's performance on various subgroups, such as female students, male students, and low socioeconomic status students, is consistently lower than the state averages. While data for nearby schools is not provided, the analysis suggests that Benzie Central Middle School may be underperforming compared to other middle schools in the region. Addressing the high chronic absenteeism rate, the large percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, and the declining academic performance may be necessary to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9300 Homestead Rd
       Benzonia, MI  49616-9661

(231) 882-4497

District: Benzie County Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
550th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,158 Help


Students who attend Benzie Central Middle School usually attend:

High:    Benzie Central Senior High School

Feeder schools for Benzie Central Middle School:

Elementary:    Betsie Valley School
    Homestead Hills Elementary School
    Lake Ann Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Hispanic:
4.6%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Compare Details Benzie Central Middle School ranks worse than 61.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.94. (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 (92.9%), Hispanic (4.6%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Benzie Central Middle School is 17.1. (See more...)
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Compare Benzie Central Middle School employs 13.9 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Benzie Central Middle School is $13,158.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Benzie Central Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Benzie Central Middle School 550th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Benzie Central Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Benzie County Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Benzie County Central Schools 416th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Benzie Central Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Benzie Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.60 486th 806 39.7%
2007 58.55 443rd 823 46.2%
2008 55.71 495th 839 41.0%
2009 67.16 338th 847 60.1%
2010 70.39 274th 851 67.8%
2011 65.53 336th 858 60.8%
2012 62.41 316th 900 64.9%
2013 51.33 462nd 919 49.7%
2014 48.74 503rd 921 45.4%
2015 60.15 344th 919 62.6%
2016 65.40 266th 894 70.2%
2017 51.33 336th 821 59.1%
2018 48.18 454th 838 45.8%
2019 44.62 415th 792 47.6%
2021 41.99 360th 675 46.7%
2022 48.50 357th 776 54.0%
2023 37.47 536th 883 39.3%
2024 35.94 550th 897 38.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Benzie Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.59 500th 815 38.7%
2019 48.96 332nd 672 50.6%
2021 39.11 318th 523 39.2%
2022 43.81 387th 691 44.0%
2023 38.22 510th 825 38.2%
2024 25.39 636th 836 23.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Benzie Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.44 441st 794 44.5%
2019 30.80 467th 658 29.0%
2021 42.64 271st 521 48.0%
2022 41.55 353rd 657 46.3%
2023 26.74 571st 770 25.8%
2024 27.89 564th 771 26.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Benzie Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.70 394th 797 50.6%
2019 49.55 288th 639 54.9%
2021 42.22 282nd 540 47.8%
2022 44.98 328th 658 50.2%
2023 40.19 452nd 776 41.8%
2024 36.66 497th 786 36.8%
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Rank History for White students at Benzie Central Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.37 480th 678 29.2%
2019 33.19 416th 624 33.3%
2021 31.83 394th 577 31.7%
2022 34.61 415th 638 35.0%
2023 23.94 544th 688 20.9%
2024 21.38 585th 701 16.5%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Benzie Central Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 274 2 0 8 6 n/a n/a 0 290
1998 279 0 4 7 8 n/a n/a 0 298
1999 308 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2000 305 0 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 312
2001 286 2 4 7 7 n/a n/a 0 306
2002 305 2 0 5 13 n/a n/a 0 325
2003 305 2 0 5 13 n/a n/a 0 325
2004 323 3 1 8 8 n/a n/a 0 343
2005 317 3 2 14 13 n/a n/a 0 349
2006 312 3 1 14 12 n/a n/a 0 342
2007 288 3 0 10 8 n/a n/a 0 309
2008 237 1 1 10 10 n/a n/a 0 259
2009 235 1 2 7 14 n/a n/a 0 259
2010 246 5 1 9 14 n/a n/a 0 275
2011 240 2 0 4 14 1 0 0 261
2012 236 2 0 7 15 0 2 0 262
2013 219 7 0 8 10 0 2 0 246
2014 237 5 0 9 9 0 1 0 261
2015 239 2 0 6 8 0 2 0 257
2016 204 1 1 10 8 0 3 0 227
2017 193 0 4 11 12 1 3 0 224
2018 280 0 4 16 13 1 7 0 321
2019 289 1 2 7 7 0 8 0 314
2020 279 1 1 9 8 1 11 0 310
2021 266 1 3 7 4 1 10 0 292
2022 241 1 3 9 1 1 12 0 268
2023 234 3 2 14 3 0 8 0 264
2024 222 0 0 11 0 2 4 0 239

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 Benzie Central Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 290 n/a 0.0 0
1998 298 13.0 22.9 0
1999 316 14.0 22.6 0
2000 312 14.3 21.8 0
2001 306 15.1 20.3 0
2002 325 16.5 19.7 n/a
2003 325 16.5 19.7 n/a
2004 343 16.0 21.4 n/a
2005 349 15.0 23.3 n/a
2006 342 15.0 22.8 0
2007 309 15.5 19.9 44.7
2008 259 14.5 17.9 53.3
2009 259 13.1 19.8 54.4
2010 275 13.2 20.7 64.4
2011 261 12.8 20.3 64.4
2012 262 11.7 22.3 48.5
2013 246 11.7 21.0 63.4
2014 261 11.7 22.3 57.5
2015 257 14.0 18.3 62.6
2016 227 13.0 17.4 60.8
2017 224 11.1 20.1 56.7
2018 321 17.1 18.7 60.4
2019 314 14.9 20.9 61.1
2020 310 15.7 19.7 62.9
2021 292 13.6 21.3 61.3
2022 268 16.3 16.4 60.1
2023 264 16.2 16.2 73.9
2024 239 13.9 17.1 62.3

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 Benzie Central Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 290 n/a 0.0 0
1998 298 13.0 22.9 0
1999 316 14.0 22.6 0
2000 312 14.3 21.8 0
2001 306 15.1 20.3 0
2002 325 16.5 19.7 n/a
2003 325 16.5 19.7 n/a
2004 343 16.0 21.4 n/a
2005 349 15.0 23.3 n/a
2006 342 15.0 22.8 0
2007 309 15.5 19.9 44.7
2008 259 14.5 17.9 53.3
2009 259 13.1 19.8 54.4
2010 275 13.2 20.7 64.4
2011 261 12.8 20.3 64.4
2012 262 11.7 22.3 48.5
2013 246 11.7 21.0 63.4
2014 261 11.7 22.3 57.5
2015 257 14.0 18.3 62.6
2016 227 13.0 17.4 60.8
2017 224 11.1 20.1 56.7
2018 321 17.1 18.7 60.4
2019 314 14.9 20.9 61.1
2020 310 15.7 19.7 62.9
2021 292 13.6 21.3 61.3
2022 268 16.3 16.4 60.1
2023 264 16.2 16.2 73.9
2024 239 13.9 17.1 62.3

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 Benzie Central Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $499 (5.9%) $8,016 (94.1%) $8,515
2020 $661 (7.6%) $8,077 (92.4%) $8,738
2021 $279 (2.8%) $9,857 (97.2%) $10,136
2022 $476 (4.1%) $11,105 (95.9%) $11,581
2023 $1,457 (11.1%) $11,701 (88.9%) $13,158

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Benzie Central 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 415th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 536th of 883 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Benzie Central Middle School)20.733.3
 12.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Benzie County Central Schools)20.732.3
 11.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Benzie Central Middle School)28.725.8
 2.9%
   6th Grade Math (Benzie County Central Schools)28.725
 3.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Benzie Central Middle School)33.329.9
 3.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Benzie County Central Schools)33.330
 3.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Benzie Central Middle School)36.826.3
 10.5%
   7th Grade Math (Benzie County Central Schools)36.825.3
 11.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Benzie Central Middle School)3315.1
 17.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Benzie County Central Schools)3316.9
 16.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Benzie Central Middle School)68.152.8
 15.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Benzie County Central Schools)68.151.9
 16.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Benzie Central Middle School)36.219.4
 16.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Benzie County Central Schools)36.219.5
 16.7%
   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 Students314264
 15.9%
African American13
 200%
American Indian73
 57.1%
Asian22
Hispanic714
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White289234
 19%
Two or More Races88
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%73.9%
 12.7%

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Students at Benzie Central Middle School are 93% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Benzie Central Middle School ranks 550th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 239 students attended Benzie Central Middle School.

Students who attend Benzie Central Middle School usually go on to attend Benzie Central Senior High School


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