Eaton Rapids Middle School

Summary:

Eaton Rapids Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, with a student population of 453. The school faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average academic performance, and a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

Eaton Rapids Middle School's chronic absenteeism rates have ranged from 16.1% in 2020-2021 to 37.4% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average. Academically, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math are lower than the state averages, with only 31.6% of 6th graders and 29.6% of 7th graders proficient in ELA, and 21.1% of 6th graders and 21.5% of 7th graders proficient in Math. Additionally, 41.72% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Mason Middle School and Potterville Middle School, Eaton Rapids Middle School generally performs below average. The school's subgroup performance also varies, with male students outperforming female students and Hispanic students performing better than White students. However, the school's performance for students with special needs and homeless students is relatively low compared to other subgroups. Despite increasing spending per student from $11,109 in 2019-2020 to $13,859 in 2022-2023, the academic outcomes have not shown a significant improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 815 Greyhound Dr
       Eaton Rapids, MI  48827-2605


(517) 663-8151

District: Eaton Rapids Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
424th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,859 Help


Students who attend Eaton Rapids Middle School usually attend:

High:    Eaton Rapids High School

Feeder schools for Eaton Rapids Middle School:

Elementary:    Greyhound Central Elementary School
    Greyhound Intermediate School
    Lockwood Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  453

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.5%
Hispanic:
7.5%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.7% Help


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Compare Details Eaton Rapids Middle School ranks better than 52.7% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.4. (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 (86.5%), Hispanic (7.5%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eaton Rapids Middle School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Eaton Rapids Middle School employs 28.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eaton Rapids Middle School is $13,859.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eaton Rapids Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eaton Rapids Middle School 424th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Eaton Rapids Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Eaton Rapids Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Eaton Rapids Public Schools 324th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Eaton Rapids Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Eaton Rapids Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.55 415th 806 48.5%
2007 59.37 431st 823 47.6%
2008 55.22 505th 839 39.8%
2009 55.68 507th 847 40.1%
2010 66.85 344th 851 59.6%
2011 63.60 375th 858 56.3%
2012 49.15 477th 900 47.0%
2013 48.18 495th 919 46.1%
2014 40.30 601st 921 34.7%
2015 48.84 477th 919 48.1%
2016 47.57 458th 894 48.8%
2017 40.31 447th 821 45.6%
2018 48.71 449th 838 46.4%
2019 34.05 525th 792 33.7%
2021 29.08 486th 675 28.0%
2022 44.41 411th 776 47.0%
2023 48.24 409th 883 53.7%
2024 48.40 424th 897 52.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Eaton Rapids Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.15 194th 377 48.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Eaton Rapids Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.36 409th 815 49.8%
2019 31.51 494th 672 26.5%
2021 31.17 388th 523 25.8%
2022 59.47 223rd 691 67.7%
2023 51.93 346th 825 58.1%
2024 47.79 392nd 836 53.1%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Eaton Rapids Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.38 13th 19 31.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Eaton Rapids Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.28 437th 794 45.0%
2019 30.23 474th 658 28.0%
2021 29.78 384th 521 26.3%
2022 40.14 368th 657 44.0%
2023 39.18 462nd 770 40.0%
2024 41.23 430th 771 44.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Eaton Rapids Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.55 398th 797 50.1%
2019 30.45 456th 639 28.6%
2021 26.78 407th 540 24.6%
2022 39.87 374th 658 43.2%
2023 47.10 365th 776 53.0%
2024 47.24 381st 786 51.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Eaton Rapids Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.98 184th 266 30.8%
2023 62.60 82nd 246 66.7%
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Rank History for White students at Eaton Rapids Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.51 449th 678 33.8%
2019 23.03 502nd 624 19.6%
2021 22.87 459th 577 20.5%
2022 36.97 389th 638 39.0%
2023 36.95 430th 688 37.5%
2024 36.78 446th 701 36.4%
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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 Eaton Rapids Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 574 2 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 585
1989 591 3 9 12 4 n/a n/a 0 619
1990 600 1 4 25 3 n/a n/a 0 633
1991 627 2 4 20 4 n/a n/a 0 657
1992 620 5 2 20 1 n/a n/a 0 648
1993 641 5 3 16 0 n/a n/a 0 665
1994 677 4 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 693
1995 799 2 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1996 799 2 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1997 785 2 2 17 2 n/a n/a 0 808
1998 516 3 2 15 8 n/a n/a 0 544
1999 537 2 0 12 3 n/a n/a 0 554
2000 517 3 2 12 2 n/a n/a 0 536
2001 477 6 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 496
2002 483 7 3 19 2 n/a n/a 0 514
2003 483 7 3 19 2 n/a n/a 0 514
2004 500 10 2 19 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2005 482 12 5 15 0 n/a n/a 0 514
2006 481 8 5 14 4 n/a n/a 0 512
2007 459 6 3 17 5 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 428 10 4 24 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2009 447 7 5 19 0 n/a n/a 0 478
2010 425 7 5 17 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2011 376 4 5 24 0 0 3 0 412
2012 533 5 7 30 1 0 8 0 584
2013 524 4 10 26 2 2 17 0 585
2014 544 4 10 36 2 3 19 0 618
2015 499 7 7 32 0 1 9 0 555
2016 472 5 6 31 0 0 10 0 524
2017 427 3 5 39 1 0 13 0 488
2018 433 3 5 45 1 0 10 0 497
2019 406 5 2 34 1 0 11 0 459
2020 439 9 3 33 0 0 14 0 498
2021 415 5 6 31 0 0 13 0 470
2022 415 4 4 38 0 0 14 0 475
2023 392 5 3 34 2 0 17 0 453

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 Eaton Rapids Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 585 n/a n/a n/a
1989 619 n/a n/a 7.4
1990 633 46.0 13.7 6.2
1991 657 n/a n/a n/a
1992 648 n/a n/a 11.6
1993 665 n/a 0.0 16.1
1994 693 38.6 18.0 7.5
1995 824 46.6 17.7 11
1996 824 46.6 17.7 11
1997 808 48.0 16.8 9.3
1998 544 35.0 15.5 8.6
1999 554 37.0 15.0 11
2000 536 35.7 15.0 18.5
2001 496 37.1 13.4 20.8
2002 514 35.6 14.4 20
2003 514 35.6 14.4 20
2004 531 29.4 18.1 22.4
2005 514 28.8 17.8 30.2
2006 512 28.8 17.8 23.6
2007 490 27.3 17.9 24.5
2008 467 25.7 18.2 30.8
2009 478 27.6 17.3 33.5
2010 454 26.2 17.3 42.5
2011 412 23.6 17.4 40.3
2012 584 27.8 21.0 41.1
2013 585 29.6 19.7 43.6
2014 618 31.8 19.4 48.2
2015 555 31.0 17.9 50.1
2016 524 28.0 18.7 41.4
2017 488 28.0 17.4 51.2
2018 497 27.7 17.9 54.5
2019 459 28.6 16.0 58.2
2020 498 28.8 17.2 54.4
2021 470 27.6 17.0 46.2
2022 475 26.5 17.8 69.1
2023 453 28.6 15.7 41.7

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 Eaton Rapids Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 585 n/a n/a n/a
1989 619 n/a n/a 7.4
1990 633 46.0 13.7 6.2
1991 657 n/a n/a n/a
1992 648 n/a n/a 11.6
1993 665 n/a 0.0 16.1
1994 693 38.6 18.0 7.5
1995 824 46.6 17.7 11
1996 824 46.6 17.7 11
1997 808 48.0 16.8 9.3
1998 544 35.0 15.5 8.6
1999 554 37.0 15.0 11
2000 536 35.7 15.0 18.5
2001 496 37.1 13.4 20.8
2002 514 35.6 14.4 20
2003 514 35.6 14.4 20
2004 531 29.4 18.1 22.4
2005 514 28.8 17.8 30.2
2006 512 28.8 17.8 23.6
2007 490 27.3 17.9 24.5
2008 467 25.7 18.2 30.8
2009 478 27.6 17.3 33.5
2010 454 26.2 17.3 42.5
2011 412 23.6 17.4 40.3
2012 584 27.8 21.0 41.1
2013 585 29.6 19.7 43.6
2014 618 31.8 19.4 48.2
2015 555 31.0 17.9 50.1
2016 524 28.0 18.7 41.4
2017 488 28.0 17.4 51.2
2018 497 27.7 17.9 54.5
2019 459 28.6 16.0 58.2
2020 498 28.8 17.2 54.4
2021 470 27.6 17.0 46.2
2022 475 26.5 17.8 69.1
2023 453 28.6 15.7 41.7

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 Eaton Rapids Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $403 (3.6%) $10,921 (96.4%) $11,324
2020 $396 (3.6%) $10,714 (96.4%) $11,109
2021 $947 (8.0%) $10,825 (92.0%) $11,772
2022 $1,163 (9.2%) $11,423 (90.8%) $12,586
2023 $1,354 (9.8%) $12,505 (90.2%) $13,859

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Eaton Rapids 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 525th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 409th of 883 Middle schools
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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Eaton Rapids Middle School)4036.6
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Eaton Rapids Public Schools)4036.6
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Eaton Rapids Middle School)16.721.4
 4.7%
   6th Grade Math (Eaton Rapids Public Schools)16.721.4
 4.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Eaton Rapids Middle School)34.432.2
 2.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Eaton Rapids Public Schools)34.432
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Eaton Rapids Middle School)26.628.6
 2%
   7th Grade Math (Eaton Rapids Public Schools)26.628.4
 1.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Eaton Rapids Middle School)21.525.7
 4.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Eaton Rapids Public Schools)21.425.3
 3.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Eaton Rapids Middle School)61.562.9
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Eaton Rapids Public Schools)61.162.1
 1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Eaton Rapids Middle School)24.532.5
 8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Eaton Rapids Public Schools)24.332
 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 Students459453
 1.3%
African American55
American Indian12
 100%
Asian23
 50%
Hispanic3434
Pacific Islander00
White406392
 3.4%
Two or More Races1117
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%41.7%
 16.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Eaton Rapids Middle School

Students at Eaton Rapids Middle School are 87% White, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 453 students attended Eaton Rapids Middle School.

Students who attend Eaton Rapids Middle School usually go on to attend Eaton Rapids High School

Eaton Rapids Middle School ranks 424th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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