Imlay City Middle School

Summary:

Imlay City Middle School is a public middle school serving 396 students in grades 6-8 in Imlay City, Michigan, which is part of the Lapeer Community Schools district. The school has a diverse student population, with a racial makeup that differs from many nearby schools, which tend to have higher percentages of White students.

Academically, Imlay City Middle School's performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages, particularly in math. The school has also struggled with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching 48% in the 2020-2021 school year. Additionally, Imlay City Middle School has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. Compared to nearby schools like Oakview Middle School, Armada Middle School, and Yale Junior High School, Imlay City Middle School's academic performance is generally lower.

While Imlay City Middle School has increased its spending per student from $11,487 in 2019-2020 to $14,902 in 2022-2023, this spending level is still lower than some of the nearby schools. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 18.3 to 19.7 over the past few years, which is higher than the ratios at some of the nearby schools. Addressing the underlying factors contributing to the school's performance, such as attendance and support for economically disadvantaged students, may be key areas for improvement.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 495 W 1st St
       Imlay City, MI  48444-1234


(810) 724-9811

District: Imlay City Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
259th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,902 Help


Students who attend Imlay City Middle School usually attend:

High:    Imlay City High School

Feeder schools for Imlay City Middle School:

Elementary:    Borland Elementary School
    Weston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.3 Help
Number of students:  396

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.7%
Hispanic:
25.5%
Two or more races:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Imlay City Middle School ranks better than 71.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.91. (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 (70.7%), Hispanic (25.5%), two or more races (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Imlay City Middle School is 18.3. (See more...)
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Compare Imlay City Middle School employs 21.6 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Imlay City Middle School is $14,902.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Imlay City Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Imlay City Middle School 259th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Imlay City Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Imlay City Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Imlay City Community Schools 216th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Imlay City Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Imlay City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.77 314th 806 61.0%
2007 57.25 458th 823 44.3%
2008 65.98 331st 839 60.5%
2009 66.34 353rd 847 58.3%
2010 64.55 397th 851 53.3%
2011 64.42 360th 858 58.0%
2012 59.28 352nd 900 60.9%
2013 56.78 380th 919 58.7%
2014 47.29 521st 921 43.4%
2015 42.24 550th 919 40.2%
2016 38.29 556th 894 37.8%
2017 33.02 527th 821 35.8%
2018 56.35 380th 838 54.7%
2019 59.21 279th 792 64.8%
2021 57.09 237th 675 64.9%
2022 58.38 267th 776 65.6%
2023 54.87 329th 883 62.7%
2024 62.91 259th 897 71.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Imlay City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.14 99th 154 35.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Imlay City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.84 239th 377 36.6%
2024 62.75 49th 201 75.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Imlay City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.90 331st 815 59.4%
2019 62.84 196th 672 70.8%
2021 53.42 197th 523 62.3%
2022 58.49 235th 691 66.0%
2023 55.30 307th 825 62.8%
2024 64.17 219th 836 73.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Imlay City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.18 354th 794 55.4%
2019 61.22 218th 658 66.9%
2021 48.39 224th 521 57.0%
2022 52.94 249th 657 62.1%
2023 55.01 281st 770 63.5%
2024 60.35 233rd 771 69.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Imlay City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.84 349th 797 56.2%
2019 47.20 308th 639 51.8%
2021 57.38 185th 540 65.7%
2022 54.98 262nd 658 60.2%
2023 46.55 370th 776 52.3%
2024 57.90 270th 786 65.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Imlay City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.65 181st 266 32.0%
2019 44.17 78th 137 43.1%
2021 40.85 43rd 69 37.7%
2022 35.71 93rd 138 32.6%
2023 33.11 166th 246 32.5%
2024 46.12 134th 257 47.9%
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Rank History for White students at Imlay City Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.43 321st 678 52.7%
2019 56.81 231st 624 63.0%
2021 63.12 170th 577 70.5%
2022 61.46 192nd 638 69.9%
2023 54.97 260th 688 62.2%
2024 62.20 213th 701 69.6%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, May 9, 2016

Open Quote has taught my grandson to be more independent, the teachers have been very patient with him. he receives study skills to help him catch up and he has made great progress. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Imlay City Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 476 2 4 40 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1996 476 2 4 40 0 n/a n/a 0 522
1997 467 2 3 29 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1998 453 2 0 44 0 n/a n/a 0 499
1999 446 1 1 46 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2000 412 3 6 50 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2001 425 3 6 66 0 n/a n/a 0 500
2002 457 4 10 82 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2003 457 4 10 82 0 n/a n/a 0 553
2004 441 3 7 82 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2005 454 5 6 96 0 n/a n/a 0 561
2006 428 2 8 97 0 n/a n/a 0 535
2007 458 2 8 98 0 n/a n/a 0 566
2008 442 3 6 92 n/a n/a n/a 0 543
2009 413 4 6 93 0 n/a n/a 1 517
2010 405 4 7 96 1 n/a n/a 1 514
2011 394 3 2 111 3 0 11 0 524
2012 393 4 1 98 5 1 14 0 516
2013 399 3 2 101 2 2 11 0 520
2014 382 5 1 108 0 3 6 0 505
2015 367 4 2 122 0 1 4 0 500
2016 345 4 4 129 1 0 4 0 487
2017 334 3 4 134 1 0 4 0 480
2018 322 5 5 127 2 0 4 0 465
2019 324 7 4 124 2 0 8 0 469
2020 311 5 4 105 2 0 4 0 431
2021 293 3 2 100 1 0 5 0 404
2022 290 2 4 103 0 0 8 0 407
2023 280 1 3 101 0 0 11 0 396

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 Imlay City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 522 25.5 20.5 19.3
1996 522 25.5 20.5 19.3
1997 501 27.0 18.6 14.6
1998 499 27.0 18.5 15.6
1999 494 26.0 19.0 21.5
2000 471 25.3 18.6 21
2001 500 25.8 19.4 26.4
2002 553 29.0 19.1 30.4
2003 553 29.0 19.1 30.4
2004 533 29.0 18.4 32.6
2005 561 32.2 17.4 34.9
2006 535 31.3 17.1 39.1
2007 566 24.8 22.8 42.4
2008 543 26.0 20.9 37.2
2009 517 23.7 21.8 47.7
2010 514 23.2 22.1 49.7
2011 524 21.6 24.2 55
2012 516 21.4 24.0 52.3
2013 520 21.6 24.0 55.2
2014 505 21.7 23.2 55.4
2015 500 22.0 22.7 51.4
2016 487 21.0 23.1 57.1
2017 480 22.4 21.4 46.5
2018 465 23.2 19.9 55.9
2019 469 22.5 20.8 53.3
2020 431 25.5 16.9 59.9
2021 404 20.5 19.7 53
2022 407 21.5 18.9 62.7
2023 396 21.6 18.3 55.1

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 Imlay City Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 522 25.5 20.5 19.3
1996 522 25.5 20.5 19.3
1997 501 27.0 18.6 14.6
1998 499 27.0 18.5 15.6
1999 494 26.0 19.0 21.5
2000 471 25.3 18.6 21
2001 500 25.8 19.4 26.4
2002 553 29.0 19.1 30.4
2003 553 29.0 19.1 30.4
2004 533 29.0 18.4 32.6
2005 561 32.2 17.4 34.9
2006 535 31.3 17.1 39.1
2007 566 24.8 22.8 42.4
2008 543 26.0 20.9 37.2
2009 517 23.7 21.8 47.7
2010 514 23.2 22.1 49.7
2011 524 21.6 24.2 55
2012 516 21.4 24.0 52.3
2013 520 21.6 24.0 55.2
2014 505 21.7 23.2 55.4
2015 500 22.0 22.7 51.4
2016 487 21.0 23.1 57.1
2017 480 22.4 21.4 46.5
2018 465 23.2 19.9 55.9
2019 469 22.5 20.8 53.3
2020 431 25.5 16.9 59.9
2021 404 20.5 19.7 53
2022 407 21.5 18.9 62.7
2023 396 21.6 18.3 55.1

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 Imlay City Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $864 (8.0%) $9,945 (92.0%) $10,809
2020 $991 (8.6%) $10,497 (91.4%) $11,487
2021 $1,678 (14.1%) $10,247 (85.9%) $11,926
2022 $1,758 (12.5%) $12,325 (87.5%) $14,083
2023 $1,769 (11.9%) $13,133 (88.1%) $14,902

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Imlay City 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 279th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 329th of 883 Middle schools
 2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Imlay City Middle School)49.327.9
 21.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Imlay City Community Schools)49.327.9
 21.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Imlay City Middle School)31.820.9
 10.9%
   6th Grade Math (Imlay City Community Schools)31.820.9
 10.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Imlay City Middle School)45.132.3
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Imlay City Community Schools)45.132.3
 12.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Imlay City Middle School)30.624.8
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Imlay City Community Schools)30.624.8
 5.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Imlay City Middle School)48.339.7
 8.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Imlay City Community Schools)48.339.7
 8.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Imlay City Middle School)59.768.9
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Imlay City Community Schools)59.768.9
 9.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Imlay City Middle School)40.340.9
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Imlay City Community Schools)40.340.9
 0.6%
   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 Students469396
 15.6%
African American71
 85.7%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian43
 25%
Hispanic124101
 18.5%
Pacific Islander00
White324280
 13.6%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%55.1%
 1.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Imlay City Middle School

Students who attend Imlay City Middle School usually go on to attend Imlay City High School

Students at Imlay City Middle School are 71% White, 26% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Imlay City Middle School ranks 259th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 396 students attended Imlay City Middle 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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