Beach Middle School

Summary:

Beach Middle School is a public middle school located in Chelsea, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 542 students. The school is part of the Dexter Community School District, which is ranked 24th out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beach Middle School consistently performs well on state assessments, with a significant percentage of students scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 64.6% of 6th graders, 61.9% of 7th graders, and 59% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in their respective subject areas, outperforming the state averages by a wide margin. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, with Hispanic students ranking 6th out of 257 Michigan middle schools and the school's special education students ranking 26th out of 201 Michigan middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as those in the Ann Arbor Public Schools and Saline Area Schools, Beach Middle School generally performs on par or better in terms of academic achievement, with a higher percentage of students scoring proficient or better on state assessments. The school has maintained a high level of performance over the years, consistently ranking among the top middle schools in Michigan, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 445 Mayer Dr
       Chelsea, MI  48118-1131


(734) 433-2202

District: Chelsea School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
60th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,925 Help


Students who attend Beach Middle School usually attend:

High:    Chelsea High School

Feeder schools for Beach Middle School:

Elementary:    North Creek Elementary School
    South Meadows Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.0 Help
Number of students:  542

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.2%
Hispanic:
5.7%
Two or more races:
5.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Beach Middle School ranks better than 93.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.23. (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 (88.2%), Hispanic (5.7%), two or more races (5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 10.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beach Middle School is 17. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beach Middle School is $16,925.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beach Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beach Middle School 60th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Beach Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chelsea School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chelsea School District 24th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Beach Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Beach Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 82.84 84th 806 89.6%
2007 83.40 73rd 823 91.1%
2008 78.56 137th 839 83.7%
2009 79.19 129th 847 84.8%
2010 75.98 175th 851 79.4%
2011 76.62 159th 858 81.5%
2012 89.51 59th 900 93.4%
2013 91.26 50th 919 94.6%
2014 93.09 33rd 921 96.4%
2015 93.28 42nd 919 95.4%
2016 90.10 67th 894 92.5%
2017 87.30 74th 821 91.0%
2018 88.88 78th 838 90.7%
2019 86.02 86th 792 89.1%
2021 79.33 97th 675 85.6%
2022 91.12 56th 776 92.8%
2023 89.93 75th 883 91.5%
2024 92.23 60th 897 93.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Beach Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.96 32nd 156 79.5%
2023 62.95 48th 163 70.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Beach Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.74 138th 377 63.4%
2022 85.87 5th 70 92.9%
2023 57.87 59th 199 70.4%
2024 73.33 26th 201 87.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beach Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.76 261st 815 68.0%
2019 76.09 85th 672 87.4%
2021 62.76 144th 523 72.5%
2022 85.99 47th 691 93.2%
2023 82.53 72nd 825 91.3%
2024 86.91 48th 836 94.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Beach Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.78 82nd 794 89.7%
2019 79.17 103rd 658 84.3%
2021 73.95 89th 521 82.9%
2022 88.83 49th 657 92.5%
2023 86.21 76th 770 90.1%
2024 88.67 65th 771 91.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Beach Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.68 74th 797 90.7%
2019 86.67 72nd 639 88.7%
2021 75.91 88th 540 83.7%
2022 88.17 64th 658 90.3%
2023 88.38 78th 776 89.9%
2024 92.33 45th 786 94.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Beach Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.28 19th 266 92.9%
2023 98.29 1st 246 99.6%
2024 96.76 6th 257 97.7%
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Rank History for White students at Beach Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.12 102nd 678 85.0%
2019 76.21 116th 624 81.4%
2021 73.90 109th 577 81.1%
2022 86.28 72nd 638 88.7%
2023 83.87 87th 688 87.4%
2024 87.55 67th 701 90.4%
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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 Beach Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 480 3 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 490
1989 502 2 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 520
1990 546 3 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 560
1991 573 3 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 588
1992 602 4 7 6 1 n/a n/a 0 620
1993 586 0 5 5 2 n/a n/a 0 598
1994 602 2 6 1 3 n/a n/a 0 614
1995 641 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1996 641 3 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1997 674 3 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 683
1998 733 0 1 4 2 n/a n/a 0 740
1999 745 1 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 753
2000 725 2 5 0 2 n/a n/a 0 734
2001 717 15 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2002 710 4 7 10 3 n/a n/a 0 734
2003 710 4 7 10 3 n/a n/a 0 734
2004 449 4 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2005 453 3 6 6 1 n/a n/a 0 469
2006 423 6 8 4 2 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 414 4 11 6 3 n/a n/a 0 438
2008 415 n/a 11 7 4 n/a n/a 0 437
2009 378 1 9 5 4 n/a n/a 0 397
2010 362 5 5 4 4 n/a n/a 0 380
2011 547 7 2 18 4 2 14 0 594
2012 532 3 2 31 2 0 29 0 599
2013 546 1 5 21 2 1 28 0 604
2014 541 2 3 21 2 1 23 0 593
2015 550 2 2 21 1 1 19 0 596
2016 513 1 4 24 1 0 22 0 565
2017 501 1 8 26 1 0 22 0 559
2018 518 3 6 26 0 0 26 0 579
2019 504 3 6 26 0 0 26 0 565
2020 514 5 2 28 1 0 28 0 578
2021 485 4 1 32 0 0 26 0 548
2022 481 3 1 36 0 0 23 0 544
2023 478 3 3 31 0 0 27 0 542

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 Beach Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 n/a n/a n/a
1989 520 n/a n/a 3.8
1990 560 40.0 14.0 3.9
1991 588 n/a n/a n/a
1992 620 n/a n/a n/a
1993 598 n/a 0.0 3.5
1994 614 29.0 21.2 2.3
1995 647 31.5 20.5 2.2
1996 647 31.5 20.5 2.2
1997 683 35.0 19.5 2.5
1998 740 33.0 22.4 2
1999 753 33.0 22.8 1.5
2000 734 36.9 19.9 2.9
2001 738 37.4 19.7 5.1
2002 734 39.0 18.8 5.7
2003 734 39.0 18.8 5.7
2004 464 29.6 15.7 5.8
2005 469 28.7 16.3 6.8
2006 443 28.1 15.8 5.4
2007 438 26.0 16.8 6.8
2008 437 26.2 16.7 8.2
2009 397 29.3 13.5 11.6
2010 380 22.9 16.5 12.1
2011 594 30.4 19.5 14.1
2012 599 31.7 18.8 13.2
2013 604 30.9 19.5 9.4
2014 593 33.0 17.9 12.5
2015 596 30.0 19.8 12.9
2016 565 30.0 18.8 9
2017 559 26.9 20.7 11.8
2018 579 30.7 18.8 13.3
2019 565 33.9 16.6 15
2020 578 33.8 17.0 14.7
2021 548 32.7 16.7 15.9
2022 544 35.4 15.3 12.9
2023 542 31.7 17.0 10.5

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 Beach Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 490 n/a n/a n/a
1989 520 n/a n/a 3.8
1990 560 40.0 14.0 3.9
1991 588 n/a n/a n/a
1992 620 n/a n/a n/a
1993 598 n/a 0.0 3.5
1994 614 29.0 21.2 2.3
1995 647 31.5 20.5 2.2
1996 647 31.5 20.5 2.2
1997 683 35.0 19.5 2.5
1998 740 33.0 22.4 2
1999 753 33.0 22.8 1.5
2000 734 36.9 19.9 2.9
2001 738 37.4 19.7 5.1
2002 734 39.0 18.8 5.7
2003 734 39.0 18.8 5.7
2004 464 29.6 15.7 5.8
2005 469 28.7 16.3 6.8
2006 443 28.1 15.8 5.4
2007 438 26.0 16.8 6.8
2008 437 26.2 16.7 8.2
2009 397 29.3 13.5 11.6
2010 380 22.9 16.5 12.1
2011 594 30.4 19.5 14.1
2012 599 31.7 18.8 13.2
2013 604 30.9 19.5 9.4
2014 593 33.0 17.9 12.5
2015 596 30.0 19.8 12.9
2016 565 30.0 18.8 9
2017 559 26.9 20.7 11.8
2018 579 30.7 18.8 13.3
2019 565 33.9 16.6 15
2020 578 33.8 17.0 14.7
2021 548 32.7 16.7 15.9
2022 544 35.4 15.3 12.9
2023 542 31.7 17.0 10.5

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 Beach Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $462 (3.8%) $11,774 (96.2%) $12,236
2020 $291 (2.3%) $12,379 (97.7%) $12,670
2021 $953 (6.6%) $13,591 (93.5%) $14,543
2022 $1,041 (6.7%) $14,452 (93.3%) $15,493
2023 $666 (3.9%) $16,258 (96.1%) $16,924

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Beach 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 86th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 75th of 883 Middle schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beach Middle School)53.453.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chelsea School District)53.453.3
 0.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Beach Middle School)5042.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade Math (Chelsea School District)5042.1
 7.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Beach Middle School)59.453
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chelsea School District)59.453
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Beach Middle School)7758.3
 18.7%
   7th Grade Math (Chelsea School District)7758.3
 18.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Beach Middle School)39.253.4
 14.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Chelsea School District)39.253.4
 14.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Beach Middle School)78.575.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chelsea School District)78.575.3
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Beach Middle School)67.675.3
 7.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chelsea School District)67.675.3
 7.7%
   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 Students565542
 4.1%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian63
 50%
Hispanic2631
 19.2%
Pacific Islander00
White504478
 5.2%
Two or More Races2627
 3.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15%10.5%
 4.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Beach Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 542 students attended Beach Middle School.

Yes. Beach Middle School ranks in the top 6.7% of Michigan middle schools.

Students at Beach Middle School are 88% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Beach Middle School usually go on to attend Chelsea High 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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