Ferndale Middle School

Summary:

Ferndale Middle School is a public middle school in Ferndale, Michigan, serving around 540 students in grades 6-8. The school has a diverse student population, with a majority of African American students (54.63%) and a significant percentage of White students (33.52%).

Academically, Ferndale Middle School faces some challenges. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments like M-Step are generally 10-15 percentage points below the state averages in English Language Arts and Math. Additionally, the school has experienced high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 40% in recent years. Ferndale Middle School's statewide ranking has consistently been in the bottom half of Michigan middle schools, with a 2-star rating out of 5 by SchoolDigger. However, there are notable differences in the performance of different racial and gender subgroups at the school. White students at Ferndale Middle School consistently outperform the state averages, while African American students and female students lag behind their peers.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Page Middle School and Beer Middle School, Ferndale Middle School's performance is generally lower, with higher academic proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and higher statewide rankings at the nearby schools. Despite the school's increased per-student spending, which is higher than the state average, the continued underperformance suggests the need for a closer examination of the school's instructional practices and resource allocation.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 725 Pinecrest Dr
       Ferndale, MI  48220-2356


(248) 541-1783

District: Ferndale Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
519th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,876 Help


Students who attend Ferndale Middle School usually attend:

High:    Ferndale High School

Feeder schools for Ferndale Middle School:

Elementary:    Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
    Ferndale Upper Elementary Campus

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  540

Racial breakdown:

African American:
54.6%
White:
33.5%
Two or more races:
8.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ferndale Middle School ranks worse than 57.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.83. (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: African American (54.6%), White (33.5%), two or more races (8.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ferndale Middle School is 18.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ferndale Middle School is $14,876.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ferndale Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferndale Middle School 519th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Ferndale Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ferndale Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Ferndale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 24.83 684th 806 15.1%
2007 24.69 702nd 823 14.7%
2008 38.38 635th 839 24.3%
2009 43.29 619th 847 26.9%
2010 41.47 636th 851 25.3%
2011 38.48 652nd 858 24.0%
2012 31.85 678th 900 24.7%
2013 38.88 599th 919 34.8%
2014 45.70 543rd 921 41.0%
2015 36.61 600th 919 34.7%
2016 42.04 520th 894 41.8%
2017 38.04 471st 821 42.6%
2018 47.11 464th 838 44.6%
2019 24.43 618th 792 22.0%
2021 21.36 558th 675 17.3%
2022 25.77 575th 776 25.9%
2023 35.90 556th 883 37.0%
2024 39.83 519th 897 42.1%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ferndale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.64 63rd 156 59.6%
2022 37.89 39th 65 40.0%
2023 52.91 70th 163 57.1%
2024 47.79 87th 176 50.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ferndale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.03 315th 377 16.4%
2024 28.17 156th 201 22.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ferndale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.19 551st 815 32.4%
2019 16.33 600th 672 10.7%
2021 16.28 483rd 523 7.6%
2022 20.90 574th 691 16.9%
2023 23.06 666th 825 19.3%
2024 31.70 576th 836 31.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Ferndale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.10 452nd 794 43.1%
2019 19.00 553rd 658 16.0%
2021 20.26 445th 521 14.6%
2022 24.44 515th 657 21.6%
2023 31.35 530th 770 31.2%
2024 26.94 567th 771 26.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Ferndale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.24 401st 797 49.7%
2019 22.36 521st 639 18.5%
2021 17.71 480th 540 11.1%
2022 19.58 556th 658 15.5%
2023 32.41 518th 776 33.2%
2024 46.61 394th 786 49.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Ferndale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.46 182nd 366 50.3%
2019 28.48 147th 196 25.0%
2021 22.90 70th 77 9.1%
2022 32.33 121st 182 33.5%
2023 27.61 221st 310 28.7%
2024 32.38 194th 300 35.3%
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Rank History for White students at Ferndale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.56 90th 678 86.7%
2019 66.17 178th 624 71.5%
2021 61.21 178th 577 69.2%
2022 51.51 269th 638 57.8%
2023 67.64 180th 688 73.8%
2024 76.70 127th 701 81.9%
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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 Ferndale Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 310 281 10 10 4 n/a n/a 0 615
2003 310 281 10 10 4 n/a n/a 0 615
2004 272 290 5 5 4 n/a n/a 0 576
2005 260 305 3 3 4 n/a n/a 0 575
2006 227 280 7 3 4 n/a n/a 0 521
2007 204 240 6 2 4 n/a n/a 0 456
2008 185 186 6 1 6 n/a n/a 0 384
2009 145 234 12 1 7 n/a n/a 0 399
2010 143 255 14 8 4 n/a n/a 0 424
2011 140 220 9 10 1 0 25 0 405
2012 126 235 3 7 1 0 24 0 396
2013 110 208 2 11 1 0 34 0 366
2014 108 188 4 15 1 0 23 0 339
2015 110 176 5 14 0 0 24 0 329
2016 120 190 3 10 1 0 31 0 355
2017 165 278 2 16 2 0 45 0 508
2018 164 285 2 15 1 0 42 0 509
2019 157 320 2 17 1 0 35 0 532
2020 154 334 3 16 0 0 40 0 547
2021 139 313 6 9 0 0 38 0 505
2022 157 273 5 11 2 0 49 0 497
2023 181 295 5 11 2 0 46 0 540

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 Ferndale Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 615 n/a n/a n/a
2003 615 n/a n/a n/a
2004 576 28.5 20.2 3.5
2005 575 30.0 19.2 n/a
2006 521 30.0 17.4 0
2007 456 28.0 16.3 51.8
2008 384 22.5 17.1 51
2009 399 22.5 17.7 62.2
2010 424 23.0 18.4 65.6
2011 405 25.3 16.0 66.2
2012 396 20.5 19.2 65.7
2013 366 22.3 16.4 62
2014 339 21.1 16.0 61.1
2015 329 17.0 19.3 59
2016 355 11.0 32.2 55.8
2017 508 23.0 22.0 62.2
2018 509 27.2 18.6 63.3
2019 532 26.3 20.2 61.1
2020 547 27.5 19.8 64.7
2021 505 27.5 18.3 63
2022 497 26.3 18.8 61.2
2023 540 29.1 18.5 61.5

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 Ferndale Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 615 n/a n/a n/a
2003 615 n/a n/a n/a
2004 576 28.5 20.2 3.5
2005 575 30.0 19.2 n/a
2006 521 30.0 17.4 0
2007 456 28.0 16.3 51.8
2008 384 22.5 17.1 51
2009 399 22.5 17.7 62.2
2010 424 23.0 18.4 65.6
2011 405 25.3 16.0 66.2
2012 396 20.5 19.2 65.7
2013 366 22.3 16.4 62
2014 339 21.1 16.0 61.1
2015 329 17.0 19.3 59
2016 355 11.0 32.2 55.8
2017 508 23.0 22.0 62.2
2018 509 27.2 18.6 63.3
2019 532 26.3 20.2 61.1
2020 547 27.5 19.8 64.7
2021 505 27.5 18.3 63
2022 497 26.3 18.8 61.2
2023 540 29.1 18.5 61.5

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 Ferndale Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $683 (6.3%) $10,106 (93.7%) $10,789
2020 $600 (5.5%) $10,403 (94.5%) $11,003
2021 $1,323 (10.9%) $10,828 (89.1%) $12,151
2022 $1,737 (12.9%) $11,733 (87.1%) $13,470
2023 $1,346 (9.0%) $13,529 (90.9%) $14,876

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ferndale 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 618th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 556th of 883 Middle schools
 15.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Middle School)27.723.6
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Public Schools)27.723.6
 4.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Ferndale Middle School)16.916.1
 0.8%
   6th Grade Math (Ferndale Public Schools)16.916.1
 0.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Middle School)34.932.4
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Public Schools)34.932.4
 2.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Ferndale Middle School)19.418.5
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (Ferndale Public Schools)19.418.5
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Ferndale Middle School)13.618.6
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ferndale Public Schools)13.618.6
 5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Middle School)46.958.9
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ferndale Public Schools)46.958.9
 12%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ferndale Middle School)32.731.6
 1.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ferndale Public Schools)32.731.6
 1.1%
   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 Students532540
 1.5%
African American320295
 7.8%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian25
 150%
Hispanic1711
 35.3%
Pacific Islander00
White157181
 15.3%
Two or More Races3546
 31.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients61.1%61.5%
 0.4%


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Students at Ferndale Middle School are 55% African American, 34% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 540 students attended Ferndale Middle School.

Ferndale Middle School ranks 519th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ferndale Middle School usually go on to attend Ferndale 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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