Legg Middle School

Summary:

Legg Middle School is a public magnet middle school serving grades 6-8 in Coldwater, Michigan, with a student population of 653. The school is part of the Coldwater Community Schools district, which is ranked 347 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Legg Middle School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.4% in 2019-2020 to 27.0% in 2022-2023, this rate is notably higher than the nearby schools, such as Davis Middle School, Jonesville Middle School, and Union City Middle School, which range from 13.6% to 35.6% chronic absenteeism. Additionally, Legg Middle School's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is generally lower than the state averages and the nearby schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math below the state averages.

The school's performance on various student subgroups is also concerning, with Legg Middle School ranking in the bottom half of Michigan middle schools for Hispanic, White, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students. Despite the steady increase in spending per student, from $9,527 in 2019-2020 to $12,834 in 2022-2023, the school's statewide ranking has steadily declined, suggesting that the increased funding has not translated into improved academic outcomes for students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 175 Green St
       Coldwater, MI  49036-1002


(517) 279-5940

District: Coldwater Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
456th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,834 Help


Students who attend Legg Middle School usually attend:

High:    Coldwater High School

Feeder schools for Legg Middle School:

Elementary:    Jefferson Elementary School
    Lakeland Elementary School
    Larsen Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  653

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Hispanic:
11.3%
Two or more races:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  60.8% Help


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Compare Details Legg Middle School ranks worse than 50.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.11. (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 (84.5%), Hispanic (11.3%), two or more races (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 60.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Legg Middle School is 20.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Legg Middle School is $12,834.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Legg Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Legg Middle School 456th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Legg Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Coldwater Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Coldwater Community Schools 347th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Legg Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Legg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.41 562nd 806 30.3%
2007 48.62 545th 823 33.8%
2008 51.72 540th 839 35.6%
2009 52.67 546th 847 35.5%
2010 55.31 515th 851 39.5%
2011 50.64 554th 858 35.4%
2012 44.88 529th 900 41.2%
2013 53.47 434th 919 52.8%
2014 58.10 387th 921 58.0%
2015 75.24 175th 919 81.0%
2016 50.49 428th 894 52.1%
2017 43.84 417th 821 49.2%
2018 49.14 443rd 838 47.1%
2019 46.35 398th 792 49.7%
2021 39.00 393rd 675 41.8%
2022 48.84 355th 776 54.3%
2023 48.62 405th 883 54.1%
2024 46.11 456th 897 49.2%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Legg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.24 135th 154 12.3%
2022 30.72 24th 38 36.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Legg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.22 270th 377 28.4%
2023 26.24 156th 199 21.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Legg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.45 474th 815 41.8%
2019 49.83 323rd 672 51.9%
2021 32.06 380th 523 27.3%
2022 47.35 340th 691 50.8%
2023 41.36 471st 825 42.9%
2024 41.68 469th 836 43.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Legg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.41 4th 19 78.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Legg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.35 385th 794 51.5%
2019 43.89 357th 658 45.7%
2021 33.46 353rd 521 32.2%
2022 53.61 245th 657 62.7%
2023 48.27 353rd 770 54.2%
2024 49.21 334th 771 56.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Legg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.53 441st 797 44.7%
2019 39.66 376th 639 41.2%
2021 35.36 336th 540 37.8%
2022 35.05 419th 658 36.3%
2023 40.15 454th 776 41.5%
2024 36.00 503rd 786 36.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Legg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.01 151st 266 43.2%
2019 57.05 52nd 137 62.0%
2021 37.43 46th 69 33.3%
2022 53.51 58th 138 58.0%
2023 33.62 165th 246 32.9%
2024 24.27 205th 257 20.2%
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Rank History for White students at Legg Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.41 460th 678 32.2%
2019 33.15 418th 624 33.0%
2021 31.41 397th 577 31.2%
2022 38.30 378th 638 40.8%
2023 35.77 439th 688 36.2%
2024 35.77 454th 701 35.2%
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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 Legg Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 716 6 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 737
1989 683 6 8 6 1 n/a n/a -1 703
1990 716 5 7 4 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1991 719 4 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 735
1992 794 4 5 5 1 n/a n/a 0 809
1993 807 1 5 7 2 n/a n/a 0 822
1994 860 2 3 13 3 n/a n/a 0 881
1995 885 3 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 903
1996 885 3 4 9 2 n/a n/a 0 903
1997 825 1 4 6 5 n/a n/a 0 841
1998 824 3 8 7 7 n/a n/a 0 849
1999 850 4 10 7 4 n/a n/a 0 875
2000 783 5 13 14 2 n/a n/a 0 817
2001 767 2 5 23 3 n/a n/a 0 800
2002 795 4 9 32 6 n/a n/a 0 846
2003 795 4 9 32 6 n/a n/a 0 846
2004 708 7 11 37 5 n/a n/a 0 768
2005 706 10 11 40 5 n/a n/a 0 772
2006 698 6 10 37 5 n/a n/a 0 756
2007 705 5 11 47 5 n/a n/a 0 773
2008 672 10 9 40 6 n/a n/a 2 739
2009 663 9 8 41 4 n/a n/a 1 726
2010 657 5 8 31 3 n/a n/a 1 705
2011 563 1 18 34 2 0 13 0 631
2012 591 0 13 37 1 0 13 0 655
2013 556 0 14 38 1 0 9 0 618
2014 558 2 11 41 1 1 5 0 619
2015 528 3 8 48 2 1 6 0 596
2016 548 3 11 48 1 0 6 0 617
2017 575 5 8 61 2 0 8 0 659
2018 580 4 4 68 1 0 13 0 670
2019 575 5 1 64 3 0 16 0 664
2020 585 4 2 70 4 0 14 0 679
2021 569 5 4 65 2 0 10 0 655
2022 571 15 8 81 0 0 13 0 688
2023 552 8 8 74 0 0 11 0 653

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 Legg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 737 n/a n/a n/a
1989 703 n/a n/a 21.6
1990 732 45.0 16.2 15.4
1991 735 n/a n/a n/a
1992 809 n/a n/a 13.2
1993 822 n/a 0.0 16.5
1994 881 42.0 21.0 14.1
1995 903 44.4 20.3 15.3
1996 903 44.4 20.3 15.3
1997 841 43.0 19.6 15.1
1998 849 35.0 24.3 18.1
1999 875 34.0 25.7 20.1
2000 817 44.5 18.4 24.5
2001 800 45.5 17.6 25
2002 846 41.9 20.2 24.8
2003 846 41.9 20.2 24.8
2004 768 42.4 18.1 32.9
2005 772 41.3 18.7 36.4
2006 756 38.3 19.7 39
2007 773 38.5 20.1 49.4
2008 739 38.0 19.4 44.1
2009 726 39.1 18.6 48.7
2010 705 33.3 21.1 49.7
2011 631 29.0 21.7 48.5
2012 655 29.2 22.4 58.2
2013 618 32.3 19.1 59.4
2014 619 32.1 19.2 52.8
2015 596 34.0 17.5 47.5
2016 617 31.0 19.9 47.5
2017 659 29.7 22.1 51.3
2018 670 31.7 21.1 57.9
2019 664 33.0 20.1 59.9
2020 679 31.8 21.3 56
2021 655 35.4 18.4 58.2
2022 688 32.2 21.3 62.4
2023 653 32.4 20.1 60.8

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 Legg Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 737 n/a n/a n/a
1989 703 n/a n/a 21.6
1990 732 45.0 16.2 15.4
1991 735 n/a n/a n/a
1992 809 n/a n/a 13.2
1993 822 n/a 0.0 16.5
1994 881 42.0 21.0 14.1
1995 903 44.4 20.3 15.3
1996 903 44.4 20.3 15.3
1997 841 43.0 19.6 15.1
1998 849 35.0 24.3 18.1
1999 875 34.0 25.7 20.1
2000 817 44.5 18.4 24.5
2001 800 45.5 17.6 25
2002 846 41.9 20.2 24.8
2003 846 41.9 20.2 24.8
2004 768 42.4 18.1 32.9
2005 772 41.3 18.7 36.4
2006 756 38.3 19.7 39
2007 773 38.5 20.1 49.4
2008 739 38.0 19.4 44.1
2009 726 39.1 18.6 48.7
2010 705 33.3 21.1 49.7
2011 631 29.0 21.7 48.5
2012 655 29.2 22.4 58.2
2013 618 32.3 19.1 59.4
2014 619 32.1 19.2 52.8
2015 596 34.0 17.5 47.5
2016 617 31.0 19.9 47.5
2017 659 29.7 22.1 51.3
2018 670 31.7 21.1 57.9
2019 664 33.0 20.1 59.9
2020 679 31.8 21.3 56
2021 655 35.4 18.4 58.2
2022 688 32.2 21.3 62.4
2023 653 32.4 20.1 60.8

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 Legg Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $762 (7.8%) $9,033 (92.2%) $9,796
2020 $791 (8.3%) $8,736 (91.7%) $9,526
2021 $1,755 (16.0%) $9,230 (84.0%) $10,985
2022 $1,840 (15.8%) $9,796 (84.2%) $11,636
2023 $1,418 (11.0%) $11,416 (89.0%) $12,834

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Legg Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 398th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 405th of 883 Middle schools
 4.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Legg Middle School)35.232.3
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Coldwater Community Schools)35.232.3
 2.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Legg Middle School)29.126.6
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Coldwater Community Schools)29.126.6
 2.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Legg Middle School)31.132.4
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Coldwater Community Schools)31.132.4
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Legg Middle School)3324.4
 8.6%
   7th Grade Math (Coldwater Community Schools)3324.4
 8.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Legg Middle School)31.729.4
 2.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Coldwater Community Schools)31.729.4
 2.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Legg Middle School)60.757.5
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Coldwater Community Schools)60.757.5
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Legg Middle School)44.632.6
 12%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Coldwater Community Schools)44.632.6
 12%
   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 Students664653
 1.7%
African American58
 60%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian18
 700%
Hispanic6474
 15.6%
Pacific Islander00
White575552
 4%
Two or More Races1611
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.9%60.8%
 0.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Legg Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 653 students attended Legg Middle School.

Students who attend Legg Middle School usually go on to attend Coldwater High School

Legg Middle School ranks 456th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Legg Middle School are 85% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Asian.


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