Is Grass Lake Middle School a good school?

Grass Lake Middle School ranks 331 st of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Grass Lake Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 307 students attended Grass Lake Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Grass Lake Middle School?

Students at Grass Lake Middle School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Grass Lake Middle School attend?

Students who attend Grass Lake Middle School usually go on to attend Grass Lake High School

Grass Lake Middle School

Summary:

Grass Lake Middle School is a public middle school serving 311 students in grades 6-8 in Grass Lake, Michigan, which is part of the Grass Lake Community Schools district. The school generally performs above the state average in academic measures, but faces challenges with chronic absenteeism and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students.

Grass Lake Middle School stands out for its strong test scores, with 41.7% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.5%, and 74.8% of 8th graders proficient or better in PSAT English Language Arts, significantly higher than the state's 64.5%. The school's spending per student has also steadily increased, reaching $12,770 in 2022-2023, higher than the state average. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rate, while improving from a peak of 29.7% in 2021-2022, remains at 17.1%, which is still higher than the state's target of 10% or less.

Compared to nearby schools, Grass Lake Middle School's performance is generally on par with or slightly above schools like Western Middle School, Creekside Intermediate School, and Clinton Middle School. However, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Mill Creek Middle School and Beach Middle School in the Dexter Community School District. The school's performance for different student subgroups is relatively consistent, but the growing percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, now at 29.9%, suggests a need for additional support and resources for economically disadvantaged students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1000 Grass Lake Rd
Grass Lake, MI 49240-9664

(517) 867-5550

District: Grass Lake Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
331^st of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,770

Students who attend Grass Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:

Grass Lake High School

Feeder schools for Grass Lake Middle School:

Elementary:

George Long Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 307

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.2%

Hispanic:

5.5%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Grass Lake Middle School ranks better than 63.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.51. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.2%), Hispanic (5.5%), two or more races (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grass Lake Middle School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Grass Lake Middle School employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grass Lake Middle School is $12,770.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grass Lake Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Grass Lake Middle School 331^st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Grass Lake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Grass Lake Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grass Lake Community Schools 190^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Grass Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	55.66	455^th	806	43.5%
2007	56.82	465^th	823	43.5%
2008	64.77	349^th	839	58.4%
2009	70.02	282^nd	847	66.7%
2010	65.74	368^th	851	56.8%
2011	62.31	396^th	858	53.8%
2012	55.55	405^th	900	55.0%
2013	65.35	281^st	919	69.4%
2014	66.03	280^th	921	69.6%
2015	70.61	218^th	919	76.3%
2016	56.01	373^rd	894	58.3%
2017	48.28	370^th	821	54.9%
2018	62.43	313^th	838	62.6%
2019	69.59	198^th	792	75.0%
2021	61.03	205^th	675	69.6%
2022	60.41	249^th	776	67.9%
2023	51.40	367^th	883	58.4%
2024	55.51	331^st	897	63.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grass Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	54.61	355^th	815	56.4%
2019	56.23	261^st	672	61.2%
2021	40.43	308^th	523	41.1%
2022	60.59	209^th	691	69.8%
2023	57.46	288^th	825	65.1%
2024	53.84	316^th	836	62.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Grass Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	61.45	282^nd	794	64.5%
2019	69.48	160^th	658	75.7%
2021	55.21	181^st	521	65.3%
2022	52.78	250^th	657	61.9%
2023	46.96	367^th	770	52.3%
2024	52.61	298^th	771	61.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Grass Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	59.34	299^th	797	62.5%
2019	61.92	202^nd	639	68.4%
2021	57.14	187^th	540	65.4%
2022	57.37	229^th	658	65.2%
2023	46.91	366^th	776	52.8%
2024	49.14	357^th	786	54.6%

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Rank History for White students at Grass Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	45.17	362^nd	678	46.6%
2019	60.23	213^th	624	65.9%
2021	54.98	220^th	577	61.9%
2022	50.98	271^st	638	57.5%
2023	40.87	374^th	688	45.6%
2024	44.87	351^st	701	49.9%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Grass Lake Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	336	3	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	344
2005	349	2	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	353
2006	354	3	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	1	365
2007	380	0	2	3	3	n/a	n/a	1	389
2008	294	n/a	n/a	2	3	n/a	n/a	1	300
2009	295	0	0	5	4	n/a	n/a	3	307
2010	281	4	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	1	292
2011	279	4	0	5	0	0	2	0	290
2012	270	3	1	2	0	0	4	0	280
2013	246	1	1	5	1	0	5	0	259
2014	268	0	1	4	1	0	7	0	281
2015	275	0	0	9	2	1	4	0	291
2016	290	1	1	8	3	1	4	0	308
2017	248	0	1	10	3	1	6	0	269
2018	260	0	2	12	1	0	3	0	278
2019	273	0	1	17	2	0	8	0	301
2020	293	0	3	15	2	0	5	0	318
2021	290	0	2	12	3	0	6	0	313
2022	291	0	2	18	1	0	8	0	320
2023	282	1	0	18	0	0	10	0	311
2024	280	1	0	17	0	0	9	0	307

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 Grass Lake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	344	18.8	18.3	10.8
2005	353	19.8	17.8	17.3
2006	365	20.5	17.8	9.6
2007	389	20.5	19.0	17.3
2008	300	13.9	21.6	17.4
2009	307	15.6	19.7	23.7
2010	292	15.4	18.8	28.2
2011	290	14.0	20.6	25.5
2012	280	13.4	20.7	32.5
2013	259	14.4	17.9	32
2014	281	14.0	20.0	28.8
2015	291	15.0	19.4	22
2016	308	16.0	19.2	18.5
2017	269	14.6	18.3	19.7
2018	278	15.4	17.9	29.9
2019	301	16.0	18.8	32.2
2020	318	17.2	18.4	30.2
2021	313	17.2	18.1	25.2
2022	320	16.0	20.0	28.4
2023	311	19.8	15.6	29.9
2024	307	19.7	15.5	35.2

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 Grass Lake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	344	18.8	18.3	10.8
2005	353	19.8	17.8	17.3
2006	365	20.5	17.8	9.6
2007	389	20.5	19.0	17.3
2008	300	13.9	21.6	17.4
2009	307	15.6	19.7	23.7
2010	292	15.4	18.8	28.2
2011	290	14.0	20.6	25.5
2012	280	13.4	20.7	32.5
2013	259	14.4	17.9	32
2014	281	14.0	20.0	28.8
2015	291	15.0	19.4	22
2016	308	16.0	19.2	18.5
2017	269	14.6	18.3	19.7
2018	278	15.4	17.9	29.9
2019	301	16.0	18.8	32.2
2020	318	17.2	18.4	30.2
2021	313	17.2	18.1	25.2
2022	320	16.0	20.0	28.4
2023	311	19.8	15.6	29.9
2024	307	19.7	15.5	35.2

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 Grass Lake Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$367 (4.0%)	$8,800 (96.0%)	$9,167
2020	$380 (4.2%)	$8,578 (95.8%)	$8,958
2021	$645 (6.4%)	$9,400 (93.6%)	$10,045
2022	$694 (6.2%)	$10,505 (93.8%)	$11,199
2023	$690 (5.4%)	$12,079 (94.6%)	$12,770

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Grass Lake 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 198^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 367^th of 883 Middle schools	16.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grass Lake Middle School)	47.9	45.3	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grass Lake Community Schools)	47.9	45.3	2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Grass Lake Middle School)	43.2	21.5	21.7%
6th Grade Math (Grass Lake Community Schools)	43.2	21.5	21.7%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grass Lake Middle School)	41.7	28.3	13.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grass Lake Community Schools)	41.7	28.3	13.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Grass Lake Middle School)	38.3	37	1.3%
7th Grade Math (Grass Lake Community Schools)	38.3	37	1.3%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grass Lake Middle School)	51.1	20.4	30.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grass Lake Community Schools)	51.1	20.4	30.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grass Lake Middle School)	73.3	64.1	9.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grass Lake Community Schools)	73.3	64.1	9.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grass Lake Middle School)	51.1	41.7	9.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grass Lake Community Schools)	51.1	41.7	9.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	301	311	3.3%
African American	0	1
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	17	18	5.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	273	282	3.3%
Two or More Races	8	10	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.2%	29.9%	2.3%

Schools Near Grass Lake Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Grass Lake Middle School	Public	6-8	1000 Grass Lake Rd	Grass Lake	49240	Jackson County	Grass Lake Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 867-5550	307	20	15.5	35.2%	280 (91.2%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.9%)	55.5	331^st of 897 public middle schools	63.1%		51.4	367^th of 883 public middle schools	58.4%	36	74.8	34.0		41.7	38.2		25.0	30.9		34.6		28.8	$12,770	$691	$12,079
Napoleon Middle School	Public	6-8	204 West	Napoleon	49261	Jackson County	Napoleon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 905-5718	296	17	17.4	38.5%	266 (89.9%)	2 (0.7%)	13 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.7%)	58.7	295^th of 897 public middle schools	67.1%		59.9	286^th of 883 public middle schools	67.6%	9	67.3	30.8		26.6	39.1		16.0	40.2		54.7		41.5	$12,176	$983	$11,193
Beach Middle School	Public	6-8	445 Mayer Dr	Chelsea	48118	Washtenaw County	Chelsea School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 433-2202	520	32	16.5	14.2%	470 (90.4%)	3 (0.6%)	20 (3.8%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.2%)	92.2	60^th of 897 public middle schools	93.3%		89.9	75^th of 883 public middle schools	91.5%	15	83.0	73.3		64.6	61.9		51.7	57.9		59.0		45.1	$16,925	$666	$16,258
Middle School at Parkside	Public	6-8	2400 4th St	Jackson	49203	Jackson County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 841-2300	759	50	15.0	78.9%	307 (40.4%)	269 (35.4%)	52 (6.9%)	14 (1.8%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (15.0%)	20.8	696^th of 897 public middle schools	22.4%		13.8	762^nd of 883 public middle schools	13.7%	66	48.1	12.4		22.6	21.7		12.0	11.7		24.3		17.1	$17,349	$4,698	$12,651
Fourth Street Learning Center	Public	6-8	2400 4th St	Jackson	49203	Jackson County	Jackson Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 841-2300	36	6	6.2	97.2%	9 (25.0%)	16 (44.4%)	4 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (19.4%)								(n/a)													$18,537	$1,983	$16,554
Northwest Kidder Middle School	Public	6-8	6700 Rives Junction Rd	Jackson	49201	Jackson County	Northwest Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 817-4703	779	51	15.2	53.8%	596 (76.5%)	44 (5.6%)	51 (6.5%)	6 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (10.3%)	30.9	605^th of 897 public middle schools	32.6%		31.3	595^th of 883 public middle schools	32.6%	10	59.2	15.7		27.0	32.8		13.1	17.1		25.0		23.0	$13,275	$913	$12,363
Creekside Intermediate School	Public	5-6	2615 Baker Rd	Dexter	48130	Washtenaw County	Dexter Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 424-4160	522	33	15.7	11.9%	475 (91.0%)	10 (1.9%)	21 (4.0%)	6 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	6 (1.1%)								(n/a)			56.4	56.9		41.9	61.9		54.2		24.2		$16,096	$499	$15,597
Clinton Middle School	Public	6-8	100 E Franklin St	Clinton	49236	Lenawee County	Clinton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 456-6507	266	16	16.9	41.0%	243 (91.4%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.3%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	69.7	210^th of 897 public middle schools	76.6%		73.7	173^rd of 883 public middle schools	80.4%	37	87.9	29.7		46.6	41.9		36.4	32.9		53.9		38.5	$13,819	$901	$12,918
Mill Creek Middle School	Public	7-8	7305 Dexter Ann Arbor Rd	Dexter	48130	Washtenaw County	Dexter Community School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 424-4150	498	40	12.5	15.9%	464 (93.2%)	8 (1.6%)	14 (2.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.8%)	94.3	37^th of 897 public middle schools	95.9%		93.4	42^nd of 883 public middle schools	95.2%	5	85.5	56.9			62.8			62.0		64.0		54.8	$16,456	$493	$15,962
Onsted Middle School	Public	6-8	10109 Slee Rd	Onsted	49265	Lenawee County	Onsted Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(517) 467-2168	253	20	12.9	41.9%	219 (86.6%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	48.5	422^nd of 897 public middle schools	53.0%		51	375^th of 883 public middle schools	57.5%	47	65.4	25.9		31.3	43.4		21.3	31.3		40.0		22.5	$15,243	$1,476	$13,767

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