Chesaning Middle School

Summary:

Chesaning Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 4-8 in Chesaning, Michigan, with a student population of 557 and a racial makeup that is predominantly White (over 90% in recent years). The school is part of the Chesaning Union Schools district, which is ranked 79 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chesaning Middle School consistently outperforms the state average on M-Step and PSAT assessments across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school had 47.7% of 4th graders proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 43.3%, and 50.5% of 4th graders were proficient or better in math, compared to 39.1% statewide. The school also ranks among the top 5% of Michigan middle schools for its special education student performance and in the top 15% for its low-socioeconomic status (SES) student performance. While Chesaning Middle School has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 21.5% in 2022-2023, it still performs better than the state average of 40.9% in 2021-2022.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Corunna Middle School and White Pine Middle School, Chesaning Middle School generally outperforms them in academic metrics, such as M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates. However, the school's White student subgroup has seen a slight decline in recent years, dropping from a 4-star rating to a 3-star rating for this subgroup in 2023-2024. Overall, Chesaning Middle School appears to be a strong educational institution that provides a quality education to its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 431 N 4th St
       Chesaning, MI  48616-1026


(989) 845-7040

District: Chesaning Union Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
190th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,835 Help


Students who attend Chesaning Middle School usually attend:

High:    Chesaning Union High School

Feeder schools for Chesaning Middle School:

Elementary:    Big Rock Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  557

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.4%
Hispanic:
5.0%
Two or more races:
1.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.3% Help


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Compare Details Chesaning Middle School ranks better than 68.4% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.27. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chesaning Middle School ranks better than 78.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.33. (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 Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (5%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chesaning Middle School is 18.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chesaning Middle School is $11,835.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chesaning Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesaning Middle School 470th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Chesaning Middle School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chesaning Middle School 190th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Chesaning Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Chesaning Union Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chesaning Union Schools 79th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Chesaning Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 47.51 550th 1153 52.3%
2022 51.10 608th 1344 54.8%
2023 56.87 590th 1470 59.9%
2024 66.27 470th 1486 68.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 22.06 189th 225 16.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.09 33rd 1397 97.6%
2019 63.94 330th 1134 70.9%
2021 41.70 439th 749 41.4%
2022 45.44 575th 1099 47.7%
2023 51.86 587th 1350 56.5%
2024 72.57 269th 1381 80.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.35 182nd 1443 87.4%
2019 48.32 599th 1171 48.8%
2021 38.51 558th 902 38.1%
2022 43.05 607th 1106 45.1%
2023 36.37 816th 1321 38.2%
2024 48.83 633rd 1342 52.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.35 260th 1446 82.0%
2019 71.11 297th 1196 75.2%
2021 41.30 523rd 915 42.8%
2022 46.36 584th 1139 48.7%
2023 66.63 398th 1334 70.2%
2024 73.07 310th 1347 77.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.93 1st 222 99.5%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.66 323rd 1253 74.2%
2019 62.84 386th 1128 65.8%
2021 42.32 575th 1005 42.8%
2022 41.18 647th 1102 41.3%
2023 43.88 666th 1198 44.4%
2024 54.94 518th 1204 57.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chesaning Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.92 382nd 806 52.6%
2007 66.43 313th 823 62.0%
2008 67.21 311th 839 62.9%
2009 75.94 177th 847 79.1%
2010 80.57 102nd 851 88.0%
2011 80.96 102nd 858 88.1%
2012 83.89 106th 900 88.2%
2013 73.53 198th 919 78.5%
2014 79.55 144th 921 84.4%
2015 80.88 131st 919 85.7%
2016 85.04 98th 894 89.0%
2017 79.68 120th 821 85.4%
2018 81.12 137th 838 83.7%
2019 84.86 93rd 792 88.3%
2021 66.78 172nd 675 74.5%
2022 72.26 154th 776 80.2%
2023 71.05 203rd 883 77.0%
2024 72.33 190th 897 78.8%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.35 35th 377 90.7%
2019 86.24 4th 76 94.7%
2024 94.73 7th 201 96.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.15 54th 815 93.4%
2019 88.73 28th 672 95.8%
2021 54.90 187th 523 64.2%
2022 63.96 174th 691 74.8%
2023 66.11 195th 825 76.4%
2024 75.84 108th 836 87.1%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.80 98th 794 87.7%
2019 81.28 94th 658 85.7%
2021 57.48 162nd 521 68.9%
2022 67.70 154th 657 76.6%
2023 66.90 193rd 770 74.9%
2024 58.62 247th 771 68.0%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.16 156th 797 80.4%
2019 81.30 92nd 639 85.6%
2021 64.73 144th 540 73.3%
2022 67.94 154th 658 76.6%
2023 66.42 195th 776 74.9%
2024 79.40 122nd 786 84.5%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Chesaning Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.09 150th 678 77.9%
2019 78.92 99th 624 84.1%
2021 66.64 145th 577 74.9%
2022 66.60 167th 638 73.8%
2023 61.64 223rd 688 67.6%
2024 62.09 215th 701 69.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Chesaning Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 737 12 3 34 2 n/a n/a -5 783
1989 690 15 2 39 0 n/a n/a -12 734
1990 651 13 6 39 6 n/a n/a -8 707
1991 709 7 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 728
1992 659 14 6 42 2 n/a n/a 0 723
1993 678 15 4 39 1 n/a n/a 0 737
1994 685 11 6 36 0 n/a n/a 0 738
1995 671 13 5 28 1 n/a n/a 0 718
1996 671 13 5 28 1 n/a n/a 0 718
1997 681 5 5 23 3 n/a n/a 0 717
1998 718 1 4 23 1 n/a n/a 0 747
1999 703 3 3 24 0 n/a n/a 0 733
2000 669 9 3 20 0 n/a n/a 0 701
2001 661 5 3 30 0 n/a n/a 0 699
2002 585 14 3 29 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2003 585 14 3 29 1 n/a n/a 0 632
2004 635 9 3 26 2 n/a n/a 0 675
2005 584 5 3 29 1 n/a n/a 0 622
2006 559 7 3 31 1 n/a n/a 0 601
2007 542 5 1 27 1 n/a n/a 0 576
2008 494 9 2 29 1 n/a n/a 0 535
2009 514 9 2 26 2 n/a n/a 0 553
2010 510 6 7 28 1 n/a n/a 0 552
2011 504 1 1 33 1 0 13 0 553
2012 491 1 4 19 0 1 0 0 516
2013 458 4 7 24 0 1 2 0 496
2014 432 4 4 34 0 0 3 0 477
2015 394 4 3 38 0 0 4 0 443
2016 403 6 3 35 0 0 3 0 450
2017 405 2 2 28 0 0 7 0 444
2018 380 2 1 36 1 0 8 0 428
2019 372 4 1 44 1 0 8 0 430
2020 451 5 0 32 3 0 15 0 506
2021 454 6 0 29 3 0 13 0 505
2022 476 5 1 27 2 0 11 0 522
2023 509 6 1 28 3 0 10 0 557

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 Chesaning Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 783 n/a n/a n/a
1989 734 n/a n/a 18.7
1990 707 51.0 13.8 19.1
1991 728 n/a n/a n/a
1992 723 n/a n/a n/a
1993 737 n/a 0.0 0
1994 738 43.5 17.0 22.9
1995 718 36.8 19.5 24.5
1996 718 36.8 19.5 24.5
1997 717 38.0 18.9 24.3
1998 747 40.0 18.7 24.6
1999 733 39.0 18.8 21.8
2000 701 38.7 18.1 27.8
2001 699 34.2 20.4 27.6
2002 632 34.0 18.6 32.8
2003 632 34.0 18.6 32.8
2004 675 37.0 18.2 27.9
2005 622 35.9 17.3 32.2
2006 601 34.2 17.6 36.9
2007 576 30.4 18.9 33
2008 535 28.0 19.1 33.5
2009 553 26.8 20.6 35.4
2010 552 29.0 19.0 44.2
2011 553 31.7 17.4 45.6
2012 516 27.2 18.9 27.1
2013 496 25.6 19.3 52.6
2014 477 25.1 19.0 50.9
2015 443 25.0 17.7 49.4
2016 450 24.0 18.7 50.9
2017 444 23.4 18.9 51.4
2018 428 23.4 18.2 52.6
2019 430 23.5 18.2 56.5
2020 506 26.6 19.0 54.2
2021 505 28.1 17.9 53.5
2022 522 29.7 17.5 52.9
2023 557 30.2 18.4 55.3

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 Chesaning Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 783 n/a n/a n/a
1989 734 n/a n/a 18.7
1990 707 51.0 13.8 19.1
1991 728 n/a n/a n/a
1992 723 n/a n/a n/a
1993 737 n/a 0.0 0
1994 738 43.5 17.0 22.9
1995 718 36.8 19.5 24.5
1996 718 36.8 19.5 24.5
1997 717 38.0 18.9 24.3
1998 747 40.0 18.7 24.6
1999 733 39.0 18.8 21.8
2000 701 38.7 18.1 27.8
2001 699 34.2 20.4 27.6
2002 632 34.0 18.6 32.8
2003 632 34.0 18.6 32.8
2004 675 37.0 18.2 27.9
2005 622 35.9 17.3 32.2
2006 601 34.2 17.6 36.9
2007 576 30.4 18.9 33
2008 535 28.0 19.1 33.5
2009 553 26.8 20.6 35.4
2010 552 29.0 19.0 44.2
2011 553 31.7 17.4 45.6
2012 516 27.2 18.9 27.1
2013 496 25.6 19.3 52.6
2014 477 25.1 19.0 50.9
2015 443 25.0 17.7 49.4
2016 450 24.0 18.7 50.9
2017 444 23.4 18.9 51.4
2018 428 23.4 18.2 52.6
2019 430 23.5 18.2 56.5
2020 506 26.6 19.0 54.2
2021 505 28.1 17.9 53.5
2022 522 29.7 17.5 52.9
2023 557 30.2 18.4 55.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chesaning Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $722 (7.8%) $8,539 (92.2%) $9,261
2020 $781 (7.8%) $9,193 (92.2%) $9,974
2021 $1,473 (14.2%) $8,898 (85.8%) $10,371
2022 $1,248 (11.3%) $9,816 (88.7%) $11,063
2023 $1,274 (10.8%) $10,561 (89.2%) $11,835

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Chesaning 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 93rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 203rd of 883 Middle schools
 11.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chesaning Middle School)48.945.7
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chesaning Union Schools)48.945.7
 3.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Chesaning Middle School)34.136.8
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Chesaning Union Schools)34.136.8
 2.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Chesaning Middle School)28.633
 4.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Chesaning Union Schools)28.633
 4.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chesaning Middle School)53.837.3
 16.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chesaning Union Schools)53.837.3
 16.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Chesaning Middle School)57.130.1
 27%
   6th Grade Math (Chesaning Union Schools)57.130.1
 27%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Chesaning Middle School)6746.6
 20.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Chesaning Union Schools)6746.6
 20.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Chesaning Middle School)58.340.8
 17.5%
   7th Grade Math (Chesaning Union Schools)58.340.8
 17.5%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Chesaning Middle School)48.336.9
 11.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Chesaning Union Schools)48.336.9
 11.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chesaning Middle School)80.377.2
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chesaning Union Schools)80.377.2
 3.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chesaning Middle School)45.344.6
 0.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chesaning Union Schools)45.344.6
 0.7%
   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 Students430557
 29.5%
African American46
 50%
American Indian13
 200%
Asian11
Hispanic4428
 36.4%
Pacific Islander00
White372509
 36.8%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.5%55.3%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Chesaning Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 557 students attended Chesaning Middle School.

Students at Chesaning Middle School are 91% White, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Students who attend Chesaning Middle School usually go on to attend Chesaning Union High School

Chesaning Middle School ranks 190th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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