Is Kent City Middle School a good school?

Kent City Middle School ranks 628 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kent City Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 275 students attended Kent City Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Kent City Middle School?

Students at Kent City Middle School are 68% White, 27% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Kent City Middle School attend?

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

Kent City Middle School

Summary:

Kent City Middle School is a public middle school serving 275 students in grades 6-8 in Kent City, Michigan. The school is part of the Kent City Community Schools district, which is ranked 375 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kent City Middle School faces significant challenges, with a student population that is more racially diverse and economically disadvantaged compared to the state average. The school consistently underperforms the state in academic measures, with proficiency rates well below the state average across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, the school's 6th grade ELA proficiency rate was just 14.3% in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 37.5%. The school also struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 5.8% to 33.9% over the past few years, much higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Coopersville Middle School, Mill Creek Middle School, and North Rockford Middle School, Kent City Middle School consistently underperforms on academic measures and has higher chronic absenteeism rates, despite serving similar demographic populations. This suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its resource allocation and utilization to better support its diverse student population and improve academic outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

285 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330-9110

(616) 678-4214

District: Kent City Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
628^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,703

Students who attend Kent City Middle School usually attend:

High:

Kent City High School

Feeder schools for Kent City Middle School:

Elementary:

Kent City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.1

Number of students: 275

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.4%

Hispanic:

26.5%

Two or more races:

4.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Kent City Middle School ranks worse than 70% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.61. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.4%), Hispanic (26.5%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 66.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kent City Middle School is 21.1. (See more...)

Compare Kent City Middle School employs 13 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kent City Middle School is $13,703.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kent City Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent City Middle School 628^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Kent City Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Kent City Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Kent City Community Schools 375^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Kent City Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Kent City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	56.86	464^th	823	43.6%
2008	42.45	609^th	839	27.4%
2009	60.04	442^nd	847	47.8%
2010	68.52	306^th	851	64.0%
2011	75.19	183^rd	858	78.7%
2012	68.61	256^th	900	71.6%
2013	69.42	237^th	919	74.2%
2014	65.87	281^st	921	69.5%
2015	53.74	409^th	919	55.5%
2016	48.37	446^th	894	50.1%
2017	44.23	415^th	821	49.5%
2018	62.99	307^th	838	63.4%
2019	51.60	346^th	792	56.3%
2021	34.82	434^th	675	35.7%
2022	42.25	422^nd	776	45.6%
2023	30.31	607^th	883	31.3%
2024	28.61	628^th	897	30.0%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Kent City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.17	121^st	154	21.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Kent City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	22.67	334^th	377	11.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kent City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	76.50	118^th	815	85.5%
2019	58.35	241^st	672	64.1%
2021	45.64	262^nd	523	49.9%
2022	49.79	318^th	691	54.0%
2023	35.76	531^st	825	35.6%
2024	31.57	579^th	836	30.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Kent City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	65.51	247^th	794	68.9%
2019	46.58	330^th	658	49.8%
2021	37.86	319^th	521	38.8%
2022	38.88	384^th	657	41.6%
2023	29.53	538^th	770	30.1%
2024	23.97	594^th	771	23.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Kent City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	55.60	330^th	797	58.6%
2019	48.49	298^th	639	53.4%
2021	32.33	356^th	540	34.1%
2022	48.11	303^rd	658	54.0%
2023	27.02	569^th	776	26.7%
2024	26.41	588^th	786	25.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Kent City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	36.11	183^rd	266	31.2%
2019	46.43	73^rd	137	46.7%
2022	55.20	54^th	138	60.9%
2023	26.60	190^th	246	22.8%
2024	24.26	206^th	257	19.8%

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Rank History for White students at Kent City Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	56.92	254^th	678	62.5%
2019	50.21	281^st	624	55.0%
2021	37.38	348^th	577	39.7%
2022	41.99	346^th	638	45.8%
2023	24.12	542^nd	688	21.2%
2024	22.26	575^th	701	18.0%

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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 Kent City Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2006	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2007	315	3	0	25	0	n/a	n/a	343
2008	280	2	n/a	34	1	n/a	n/a	317
2009	250	2	0	34	2	n/a	n/a	288
2010	246	1	0	32	2	n/a	n/a	281
2011	246	0	0	26	1	0	0	273
2012	243	2	2	35	0	0	0	282
2013	239	2	2	46	0	0	4	293
2014	233	2	0	54	0	0	4	293
2015	223	0	2	50	2	0	4	281
2016	209	0	2	46	1	0	4	262
2017	224	0	2	58	0	0	4	288
2018	247	0	1	73	0	0	9	330
2019	244	2	2	81	0	0	6	335
2020	243	1	2	81	0	0	7	334
2021	210	1	2	74	0	0	6	293
2022	209	2	0	79	0	0	8	298
2023	188	2	0	73	0	0	12	275

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 Kent City Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	0	11.0	0.0	n/a
2007	343	9.4	36.5	34.7
2008	317	14.1	22.5	30.9
2009	288	10.9	26.4	13.5
2010	281	12.0	23.3	35.2
2011	273	11.6	23.3	49.8
2012	282	11.8	23.7	53.9
2013	293	14.1	20.7	57.3
2014	293	12.9	22.7	49.8
2015	281	15.0	18.7	35.9
2016	262	14.0	18.7	56.5
2017	288	14.9	19.3	56.6
2018	330	15.0	22.0	62.4
2019	335	16.4	20.4	63
2020	334	16.2	20.6	69.2
2021	293	15.8	18.5	68.9
2022	298	17.3	17.2	50
2023	275	13.0	21.1	66.9

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 Kent City Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2006	0	11.0	0.0	n/a
2007	343	9.4	36.5	34.7
2008	317	14.1	22.5	30.9
2009	288	10.9	26.4	13.5
2010	281	12.0	23.3	35.2
2011	273	11.6	23.3	49.8
2012	282	11.8	23.7	53.9
2013	293	14.1	20.7	57.3
2014	293	12.9	22.7	49.8
2015	281	15.0	18.7	35.9
2016	262	14.0	18.7	56.5
2017	288	14.9	19.3	56.6
2018	330	15.0	22.0	62.4
2019	335	16.4	20.4	63
2020	334	16.2	20.6	69.2
2021	293	15.8	18.5	68.9
2022	298	17.3	17.2	50
2023	275	13.0	21.1	66.9

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 Kent City Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,200 (10.9%)	$9,810 (89.1%)	$11,010
2020	$989 (9.1%)	$9,842 (90.9%)	$10,831
2021	$1,610 (12.9%)	$10,875 (87.1%)	$12,486
2022	$1,969 (15.4%)	$10,802 (84.6%)	$12,771
2023	$1,937 (14.1%)	$11,766 (85.9%)	$13,703

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kent 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 346^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 607^th of 883 Middle schools	25.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kent City Middle School)	45.4	12.6	32.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kent City Community Schools)	45.4	12.6	32.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Kent City Middle School)	24.7	18.6	6.1%
6th Grade Math (Kent City Community Schools)	24.7	18.6	6.1%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kent City Middle School)	45.4	22	23.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kent City Community Schools)	45.4	22	23.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Kent City Middle School)	33.3	17.6	15.7%
7th Grade Math (Kent City Community Schools)	33.3	17.6	15.7%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kent City Middle School)	17.8	10.7	7.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Kent City Community Schools)	17.8	10.7	7.1%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kent City Middle School)	73.3	60.7	12.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kent City Community Schools)	73.3	60.7	12.6%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kent City Middle School)	45.7	33.3	12.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kent City Community Schools)	45.7	33.3	12.4%
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	335	275	17.9%
African American	2	2
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	81	73	9.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	244	188	23%
Two or More Races	6	12	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63%	66.9%	3.9%

Schools Near Kent City 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
Kent City Middle School	Public	6-8	285 N Main St	Kent City	49330	Kent County	Kent City Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 678-4214	275	13	21.1	66.9%	188 (68.4%)	2 (0.7%)	73 (26.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.4%)	28.6	628^th of 897 public middle schools	30.0%		30.3	607^th of 883 public middle schools	31.3%	21	61.4	19.3		14.3	25.0		17.9	21.6		29.8		14.0	$13,703	$1,937	$11,766
Sparta Middle School	Public	6-8	235 E Spartan Dr	Sparta	49345	Kent County	Sparta Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 887-8211	473	27	17.6	49.0%	390 (82.5%)	3 (0.6%)	63 (13.3%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.5%)	55.6	327^th of 897 public middle schools	63.5%		45.7	444^th of 883 public middle schools	49.7%	117	68.6	34.3		42.1	31.5		32.6	25.5		40.3		31.7	$13,980	$1,790	$12,190
Grant Middle School	Public	5-8	96 E 120th St	Grant	49327	Newaygo County	Grant Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 834-5910	467	31	15.1	69.4%	333 (71.3%)	3 (0.6%)	110 (23.6%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.4%)	45.4	461^st of 897 public middle schools	48.6%		55.7	323^rd of 883 public middle schools	63.4%	138	68.8	26.6	49.5	43.9	37.5	15.5	15.0	26.4	42.7	27.9	21.4	23.4	$15,593	$2,085	$13,508
Ravenna Middle School	Public	5-8	2700 S Ravenna Rd	Ravenna	49451	Muskegon County	Ravenna Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(231) 853-2268	327	17	19.5	53.5%	282 (86.2%)	5 (1.5%)	35 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	33.6	583^rd of 897 public middle schools	35.0%		35.6	559^th of 883 public middle schools	36.7%	24	69.0	21.1	27.4	31.3	18.2	12.3	17.5	12.8	32.9	33.3	12.3	22.2	$12,669	$950	$11,719
Red Hawk Intermediate	Public	8	204 E Muskegon St	Cedar Springs	49319	Kent County	Cedar Springs Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 696-7330	489	27	18.0	47.6%	423 (86.5%)	3 (0.6%)	32 (6.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.5%)	81.5	115^th of 897 public middle schools	87.2%		71.5	200^th of 883 public middle schools	77.3%	85	74.8	44.6								56.6		41.7	$14,017	$1,223	$12,793
Cedar Springs Middle School	Public	6-7	4873 16 Mile Rd NE	Cedar Springs	49319	Kent County	Cedar Springs Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 696-9100	215	12	17.9	45.1%	193 (89.8%)	1 (0.5%)	8 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.0%)	52.6	369^th of 897 public middle schools	58.9%					(n/a)				36.4	35.8		28.9	34.6					$13,699	$1,328	$12,371
North Rockford Middle School	Public	6-8	397 E Division St	Rockford	49341	Kent County	Rockford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 863-6300	885	67	13.2	18.9%	760 (85.9%)	9 (1.0%)	53 (6.0%)	15 (1.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (5.3%)	96.3	23^rd of 897 public middle schools	97.4%		94.3	34^th of 883 public middle schools	96.1%	11	90.7	65.7		60.9	68.2		68.4	69.0		71.0		51.3	$14,447	$1,033	$13,414
Kenowa Hills Middle School	Public	6-8	3950 Hendershot Ave NW	Grand Rapids	49544	Kent County	Kenowa Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 785-3225	623	36	17.1	53.8%	417 (66.9%)	27 (4.3%)	112 (18.0%)	6 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (9.6%)	49.1	412^th of 897 public middle schools	54.1%		46.9	430^th of 883 public middle schools	51.3%	18	71.8	25.2		20.5	33.0		31.6	35.1		34.8		30.2	$15,154	$1,886	$13,268
Newaygo Middle School	Public	5-8	850 76th St	Newaygo	49337	Newaygo County	Newaygo Public School District	No	No	No	No	(231) 652-1285	467	28	16.9	61.9%	380 (81.4%)	7 (1.5%)	57 (12.2%)	2 (0.4%)	5 (1.1%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.2%)	35.1	560^th of 897 public middle schools	37.6%		32.4	583^rd of 883 public middle schools	34.0%	23	56.2	17.1	36.8	31.4	29.9	14.5	23.1	25.2	29.9	22.6	11.1	24.5	$13,834	$1,526	$12,309
Coopersville Middle School	Public	6-8	198 East St	Coopersville	49404	Ottawa County	Coopersville Area Public School District	No	No	No	No	(616) 997-3400	610	31	19.4	42.0%	522 (85.6%)	5 (0.8%)	56 (9.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.1%)	77.1	155^th of 897 public middle schools	82.7%		73.1	176^th of 883 public middle schools	80.1%	21	72.1	36.5		44.1	44.9		47.8	52.7		46.6		48.8	$13,464	$1,016	$12,448

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