Grant Middle School

Summary:

Grant Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in the Cedar Springs Public Schools district in Grant, Michigan. The school has a student population of 467 and a racial makeup that is predominantly White (71.31%), with significant Hispanic (23.55%) and smaller percentages of other racial groups.

While Grant Middle School's performance has been relatively stable, with a statewide ranking between 323 and 461 out of 897 Michigan middle schools and a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are some areas of concern. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 19.7% in 2019-2020 to 53.5% in 2020-2021, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Tri County Middle School (11.8%) and Cedar Springs Middle School (35.5%). Additionally, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step Math for grades 5-7 were significantly lower than the state averages, ranging from 15% to 26.4% compared to the state's 31-32.6%.

On a positive note, Grant Middle School's Hispanic students and English Language Learner students have performed relatively well, ranking in the top 150 and top 35 middle schools in the state, respectively. However, the school's White students and Special Education students have struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Michigan middle schools. The school's per-student spending has also increased steadily, from $10,683 in 2019-2020 to $15,593 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending levels of many nearby schools like Holton Middle School and Ravenna Middle School.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 96 E 120th St
       Grant, MI  49327-8502


(231) 834-5910

District: Grant Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
461st of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,593 Help


Students who attend Grant Middle School usually attend:

High:    Grant High School

Feeder schools for Grant Middle School:

Elementary:    Grant Elementary School
    Grant Primary Center

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.3%
Hispanic:
23.6%
Two or more races:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grant Middle School ranks worse than 51.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.38. (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 (71.3%), Hispanic (23.6%), two or more races (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grant Middle School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grant Middle School is $15,593.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grant Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grant Middle School 461st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Grant Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Grant Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Grant Public School District 256th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grant Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Grant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 44.29 583rd 806 27.7%
2007 44.94 580th 823 29.5%
2008 48.45 563rd 839 32.9%
2009 65.71 360th 847 57.5%
2010 58.82 477th 851 43.9%
2011 66.07 325th 858 62.1%
2012 49.63 473rd 900 47.4%
2013 52.26 451st 919 50.9%
2014 55.88 418th 921 54.6%
2015 58.31 359th 919 60.9%
2016 50.55 426th 894 52.3%
2017 55.31 305th 821 62.9%
2018 58.97 355th 838 57.6%
2019 47.86 385th 792 51.4%
2021 41.36 368th 675 45.5%
2022 42.57 420th 776 45.9%
2023 55.72 323rd 883 63.4%
2024 45.38 461st 897 48.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Grant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.17 102nd 154 33.8%
2024 58.66 35th 88 60.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.83 147th 377 61.0%
2023 42.77 108th 199 45.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.98 270th 815 66.9%
2019 54.07 274th 672 59.2%
2021 50.06 220th 523 57.9%
2022 56.11 253rd 691 63.4%
2023 66.60 192nd 825 76.7%
2024 55.48 304th 836 63.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Grant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.91 2nd 19 89.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Grant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.61 297th 794 62.6%
2019 46.45 332nd 658 49.5%
2021 36.90 325th 521 37.6%
2022 33.88 439th 657 33.2%
2023 50.62 322nd 770 58.2%
2024 42.99 414th 771 46.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Grant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.81 340th 797 57.3%
2019 40.34 367th 639 42.6%
2021 36.30 330th 540 38.9%
2022 40.84 366th 658 44.4%
2023 51.55 318th 776 59.0%
2024 40.12 459th 786 41.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Grant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.90 137th 266 48.5%
2019 53.20 59th 137 56.9%
2022 62.04 48th 138 65.2%
2023 42.33 140th 246 43.1%
2024 40.91 150th 257 41.6%
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Rank History for White students at Grant Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.66 345th 678 49.1%
2019 39.84 359th 624 42.5%
2021 35.85 364th 577 36.9%
2022 33.03 426th 638 33.2%
2023 46.39 329th 688 52.2%
2024 36.97 442nd 701 36.9%
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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 Grant Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 319 3 2 48 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 329 1 4 41 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1990 339 0 4 57 0 n/a n/a 0 400
1991 381 0 4 62 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1992 542 0 0 92 1 n/a n/a 0 635
1993 556 1 0 87 0 n/a n/a 0 644
1994 591 1 0 91 0 n/a n/a 0 683
1995 601 1 1 92 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1996 601 1 1 92 0 n/a n/a 0 695
1997 603 1 2 102 0 n/a n/a 0 708
1998 630 0 2 86 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1999 655 0 4 105 0 n/a n/a 0 764
2000 626 1 7 106 0 n/a n/a 0 740
2001 638 3 2 133 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2002 603 9 0 110 2 n/a n/a 0 724
2003 603 9 0 110 2 n/a n/a 0 724
2004 620 11 0 104 3 n/a n/a 0 738
2005 578 10 1 113 4 n/a n/a 0 706
2006 544 8 1 123 3 n/a n/a 0 679
2007 537 5 2 125 2 n/a n/a 0 671
2008 525 3 2 145 n/a n/a n/a 0 675
2009 503 3 1 151 1 n/a n/a 0 659
2010 510 1 1 142 0 n/a n/a 0 654
2011 503 0 0 115 3 0 10 0 631
2012 475 1 0 124 4 0 7 0 611
2013 409 0 0 129 2 0 7 0 547
2014 427 3 0 133 3 0 10 0 576
2015 422 1 0 111 7 1 12 0 554
2016 433 0 1 100 6 1 15 0 556
2017 486 0 2 89 6 0 18 0 601
2018 496 2 2 85 7 0 21 0 613
2019 485 2 1 84 8 0 19 0 599
2020 454 2 2 82 11 0 19 0 570
2021 379 3 2 83 9 0 15 0 491
2022 351 3 0 93 7 1 14 0 469
2023 333 3 1 110 3 1 16 0 467

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 Grant Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 n/a n/a n/a
1989 375 n/a n/a 27.2
1990 400 25.0 16.0 29.8
1991 447 n/a n/a n/a
1992 635 n/a n/a 35.4
1993 644 n/a 0.0 39.6
1994 683 35.0 19.5 35.4
1995 695 37.0 18.8 32.1
1996 695 37.0 18.8 32.1
1997 708 39.0 18.2 35.7
1998 718 40.0 18.0 29.5
1999 764 43.0 17.8 31.9
2000 740 43.0 17.2 32
2001 776 45.0 17.2 34.3
2002 724 43.8 16.5 42.3
2003 724 43.8 16.5 42.3
2004 738 42.3 17.4 42.8
2005 706 40.7 17.3 35
2006 679 40.7 16.7 34.3
2007 671 39.5 17.0 33.7
2008 675 41.9 16.1 41.8
2009 659 39.4 16.7 45.2
2010 654 36.2 18.0 52
2011 631 32.1 19.6 52.9
2012 611 27.5 22.1 56.1
2013 547 27.2 20.0 59
2014 576 25.5 22.5 58.3
2015 554 25.0 22.1 57.8
2016 556 26.0 21.3 58.3
2017 601 28.8 20.8 55.4
2018 613 27.8 22.0 64.1
2019 599 26.8 22.3 62.8
2020 570 30.7 18.5 61.9
2021 491 29.1 16.8 61.9
2022 469 29.5 15.8 69.7
2023 467 30.7 15.1 69.4

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 Grant Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 n/a n/a n/a
1989 375 n/a n/a 27.2
1990 400 25.0 16.0 29.8
1991 447 n/a n/a n/a
1992 635 n/a n/a 35.4
1993 644 n/a 0.0 39.6
1994 683 35.0 19.5 35.4
1995 695 37.0 18.8 32.1
1996 695 37.0 18.8 32.1
1997 708 39.0 18.2 35.7
1998 718 40.0 18.0 29.5
1999 764 43.0 17.8 31.9
2000 740 43.0 17.2 32
2001 776 45.0 17.2 34.3
2002 724 43.8 16.5 42.3
2003 724 43.8 16.5 42.3
2004 738 42.3 17.4 42.8
2005 706 40.7 17.3 35
2006 679 40.7 16.7 34.3
2007 671 39.5 17.0 33.7
2008 675 41.9 16.1 41.8
2009 659 39.4 16.7 45.2
2010 654 36.2 18.0 52
2011 631 32.1 19.6 52.9
2012 611 27.5 22.1 56.1
2013 547 27.2 20.0 59
2014 576 25.5 22.5 58.3
2015 554 25.0 22.1 57.8
2016 556 26.0 21.3 58.3
2017 601 28.8 20.8 55.4
2018 613 27.8 22.0 64.1
2019 599 26.8 22.3 62.8
2020 570 30.7 18.5 61.9
2021 491 29.1 16.8 61.9
2022 469 29.5 15.8 69.7
2023 467 30.7 15.1 69.4

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 Grant Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $593 (6.1%) $9,086 (93.9%) $9,680
2020 $638 (6.0%) $10,045 (94.0%) $10,683
2021 $1,282 (10.6%) $10,801 (89.4%) $12,083
2022 $1,090 (8.2%) $12,254 (91.8%) $13,344
2023 $2,085 (13.4%) $13,508 (86.6%) $15,593

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grant 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 385th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 323rd of 883 Middle schools
 12%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Middle School)35.736.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Public School District)35.736.6
 0.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Grant Middle School)17.510.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Grant Public School District)17.510.7
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Grant Middle School)10.315.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Grant Public School District)10.315.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Middle School)43.140.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Public School District)43.140.7
 2.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Grant Middle School)3527.6
 7.4%
   6th Grade Math (Grant Public School District)3527.6
 7.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Middle School)3643.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Public School District)3643.5
 7.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Grant Middle School)26.523.4
 3.1%
   7th Grade Math (Grant Public School District)26.523.4
 3.1%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grant Middle School)29.623.7
 5.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Grant Public School District)29.623.7
 5.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Middle School)65.767.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Grant Public School District)65.767.5
 1.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grant Middle School)37.136.7
 0.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grant Public School District)37.136.7
 0.4%
   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 Students599467
 22%
African American23
 50%
American Indian83
 62.5%
Asian11
Hispanic84110
 31%
Pacific Islander01
White485333
 31.3%
Two or More Races1916
 15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients62.8%69.4%
 6.6%


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Grant Middle School ranks 461st of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Grant Middle School usually go on to attend Grant High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 467 students attended Grant Middle School.

Students at Grant Middle School are 71% White, 24% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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