Michigan Center JrSr High School

Summary:

Michigan Center JrSr High School is a public high school serving around 580 students in grades 7-12 in the Michigan Center School District, a predominantly White community. However, the school faces several challenges, including low statewide rankings, below-average academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and increasing dropout rates.

Compared to nearby schools like Jackson Preparatory Early College and East Jackson Secondary School, Michigan Center JrSr High School consistently ranks in the bottom half of Michigan high schools and has a low 1 or 2 out of 5 star rating from School Digger. Its four-year graduation rate of 83.5% is lower than the state average, and its dropout rate has reached as high as 5% in recent years, exceeding the typical state average of 2-3%. Additionally, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, reaching 40.4% in the 2021-2022 school year, much higher than the state average of 15-20%.

Academically, Michigan Center JrSr High School students perform below the state average on state assessments, with proficiency rates often 10-20 percentage points lower than the state averages in subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies. These academic challenges may be linked to the school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with around 47% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. However, the school's strong performance with its special education population suggests that it may be providing effective support and resources for this subgroup, which could be a foundation for improvement in other areas. Addressing racial achievement gaps and the overall factors contributing to the school's struggles will be crucial for Michigan Center JrSr High School to improve its outcomes and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public 7-12

 400 S State St
       Michigan Center, MI  49254-1237


(517) 764-1440

District: Michigan Center School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
532nd of 743 Michigan High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,698 Help


Feeder schools for Michigan Center JrSr High School:

Elementary:    Arnold Elementary School
    Keicher Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  580

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.1%
Two or more races:
6.6%
Hispanic:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  47.4% Help


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Compare Details Michigan Center JrSr High School ranks worse than 58.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.18. (See more...)
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Compare Details Michigan Center JrSr High School ranks worse than 71.6% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.12. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Michigan Center JrSr High School freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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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 (88.1%), two or more races (6.6%), Hispanic (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 47.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Michigan Center JrSr High School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Compare Michigan Center JrSr High School employs 30.1 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Michigan Center JrSr High School is $13,698.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Michigan Center JrSr High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Michigan Center JrSr High School 523rd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Michigan Center JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Michigan Center JrSr High School 532nd of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Michigan Center JrSr High School in the ranking list.)

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Michigan Center School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Michigan Center School District 429th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Michigan Center JrSr High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 39.76 615th 806 23.7%
2007 47.64 557th 823 32.3%
2008 63.69 375th 839 55.3%
2009 59.81 448th 847 47.1%
2010 46.82 600th 851 29.5%
2011 65.39 337th 858 60.7%
2012 62.80 312th 900 65.3%
2013 43.44 555th 919 39.6%
2014 48.17 505th 921 45.2%
2015 45.55 515th 919 44.0%
2016 38.83 554th 894 38.0%
2017 38.40 467th 821 43.1%
2018 38.27 549th 838 34.5%
2019 26.90 591st 792 25.4%
2021 18.99 573rd 675 15.1%
2022 32.41 520th 776 33.0%
2023 42.28 492nd 883 44.3%
2024 39.18 523rd 897 41.7%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.66 189th 377 49.9%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.52 563rd 815 30.9%
2019 26.92 532nd 672 20.8%
2022 38.19 443rd 691 35.9%
2023 32.47 563rd 825 31.8%
2024 44.90 426th 836 49.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.89 501st 794 36.9%
2019 20.37 542nd 658 17.6%
2021 23.93 422nd 521 19.0%
2022 19.96 548th 657 16.6%
2023 32.47 517th 770 32.9%
2024 30.31 543rd 771 29.6%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.31 512th 797 35.8%
2019 29.34 465th 639 27.2%
2021 17.62 482nd 540 10.7%
2022 36.64 402nd 658 38.9%
2023 44.13 403rd 776 48.1%
2024 42.11 438th 786 44.3%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.82 551st 678 18.7%
2019 14.96 562nd 624 9.9%
2021 12.27 540th 577 6.4%
2022 25.49 495th 638 22.4%
2023 33.16 466th 688 32.3%
2024 28.79 515th 701 26.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Michigan Center JrSr High School

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Rank History for all high school students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 46.56 455th 705 35.5%
2007 53.46 440th 767 42.6%
2008 39.29 526th 750 29.9%
2009 42.44 505th 754 33.0%
2010 37.59 530th 765 30.7%
2011 58.03 425th 784 45.8%
2012 54.58 396th 773 48.8%
2013 46.79 455th 805 43.5%
2014 60.40 330th 799 58.7%
2015 44.04 479th 832 42.4%
2016 46.02 445th 852 47.8%
2017 42.31 444th 835 46.8%
2018 43.99 457th 824 44.5%
2019 29.28 482nd 666 27.6%
2021 29.34 416th 561 25.8%
2022 21.42 469th 531 11.7%
2023 35.28 472nd 735 35.8%
2024 27.12 532nd 743 28.4%
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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.05 61st 315 80.6%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.31 473rd 755 37.4%
2019 26.68 418th 532 21.4%
2023 29.29 454th 614 26.1%
2024 25.70 500th 654 23.5%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.35 492nd 710 30.7%
2019 24.07 438th 554 20.9%
2021 19.15 405th 462 12.3%
2023 33.06 407th 611 33.4%
2024 32.45 411th 619 33.6%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.10 389th 707 45.0%
2019 23.04 430th 543 20.8%
2021 15.18 424th 472 10.2%
2022 27.13 357th 440 18.9%
2023 28.28 444th 611 27.3%
2024 15.92 549th 633 13.3%
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Rank History for high school White students at Michigan Center JrSr High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.48 471st 708 33.5%
2019 21.30 477th 582 18.0%
2021 23.42 424th 516 17.8%
2022 10.06 476th 492 3.3%
2023 31.32 443rd 647 31.5%
2024 17.13 554th 638 13.2%
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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
Sunday, January 8, 2012

Open Quote Michigan Center is the best district around I would not even consider having my kids attend another school now that they have gone to Center. The staff is great and they all work as a family, they treat every child like it is there own and they get to know the kids and their families. My kids love it at Center as well. The students are great, and I feel the teachers really try their best to connect to the students to make them feel safe while at school, if you walk into the school you see all the administrators walking around being friendly with the kids, kids will stop and talk to the teachers and administrators. The superintendent even knows 80% of the students in the junior high and high school by name. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Michigan Center JrSr High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 539 4 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 552
1989 606 0 1 4 5 n/a n/a 0 616
1990 571 0 1 5 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1991 563 1 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 572
1992 582 1 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 596
1993 571 1 1 3 6 n/a n/a 0 582
1994 508 1 2 6 3 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 530 0 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 538
1996 530 0 1 3 4 n/a n/a 0 538
1997 572 0 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 578
1998 568 2 1 7 4 n/a n/a 0 582
1999 579 1 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 589
2000 590 3 3 4 2 n/a n/a 0 602
2001 562 4 1 8 2 n/a n/a 0 577
2002 600 9 4 12 2 n/a n/a 2 629
2003 600 9 4 12 2 n/a n/a 2 629
2004 623 10 3 10 3 n/a n/a 2 651
2005 633 11 4 9 2 n/a n/a 2 661
2006 647 12 3 11 1 n/a n/a 1 675
2007 639 11 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2008 621 12 3 7 3 n/a n/a 0 646
2009 676 18 3 8 5 n/a n/a 0 710
2010 628 13 3 8 6 n/a n/a 0 658
2011 627 14 2 5 7 0 1 0 656
2012 599 17 2 8 3 0 8 0 637
2013 619 11 1 8 4 0 14 0 657
2014 615 18 0 14 2 1 11 0 661
2015 599 15 1 13 2 1 11 0 642
2016 603 15 3 11 1 1 18 0 652
2017 603 17 3 11 0 1 18 0 653
2018 607 11 3 13 0 1 22 0 657
2019 568 10 3 18 0 1 28 0 628
2020 556 5 3 18 0 0 33 0 615
2021 563 5 3 19 0 0 36 0 626
2022 531 8 4 22 0 0 37 0 602
2023 511 8 4 19 0 0 38 0 580

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 Michigan Center JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 n/a n/a n/a
1989 616 n/a n/a 10.9
1990 578 31.0 18.6 8.3
1991 572 n/a n/a n/a
1992 596 n/a n/a 15.3
1993 582 n/a 0.0 15.5
1994 520 22.0 23.6 19.8
1995 538 31.0 17.4 15.2
1996 538 31.0 17.4 15.2
1997 578 32.0 18.1 15.2
1998 582 29.0 20.1 13.9
1999 589 29.0 20.3 12.6
2000 602 29.8 20.2 22.1
2001 577 29.5 19.6 24.1
2002 629 30.0 21.0 28.1
2003 629 30.0 21.0 28.1
2004 651 30.0 21.7 29.9
2005 661 30.0 22.0 32.5
2006 675 30.0 22.5 33.7
2007 663 31.0 21.4 37.7
2008 646 30.5 21.2 42.7
2009 710 33.8 21.0 46.9
2010 658 32.0 20.5 46.7
2011 656 32.1 20.3 47.7
2012 637 32.5 19.5 54.5
2013 657 33.3 19.6 47.5
2014 661 33.6 19.6 46.9
2015 642 34.0 18.8 45.6
2016 652 30.0 21.7 45.2
2017 653 33.8 19.3 42.3
2018 657 32.6 20.1 47.6
2019 628 29.8 21.0 44.9
2020 615 31.7 19.3 42.1
2021 626 31.8 19.6 37.5
2022 602 32.1 18.7 45.2
2023 580 30.1 19.2 47.4

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 Michigan Center JrSr High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 552 n/a n/a n/a
1989 616 n/a n/a 10.9
1990 578 31.0 18.6 8.3
1991 572 n/a n/a n/a
1992 596 n/a n/a 15.3
1993 582 n/a 0.0 15.5
1994 520 22.0 23.6 19.8
1995 538 31.0 17.4 15.2
1996 538 31.0 17.4 15.2
1997 578 32.0 18.1 15.2
1998 582 29.0 20.1 13.9
1999 589 29.0 20.3 12.6
2000 602 29.8 20.2 22.1
2001 577 29.5 19.6 24.1
2002 629 30.0 21.0 28.1
2003 629 30.0 21.0 28.1
2004 651 30.0 21.7 29.9
2005 661 30.0 22.0 32.5
2006 675 30.0 22.5 33.7
2007 663 31.0 21.4 37.7
2008 646 30.5 21.2 42.7
2009 710 33.8 21.0 46.9
2010 658 32.0 20.5 46.7
2011 656 32.1 20.3 47.7
2012 637 32.5 19.5 54.5
2013 657 33.3 19.6 47.5
2014 661 33.6 19.6 46.9
2015 642 34.0 18.8 45.6
2016 652 30.0 21.7 45.2
2017 653 33.8 19.3 42.3
2018 657 32.6 20.1 47.6
2019 628 29.8 21.0 44.9
2020 615 31.7 19.3 42.1
2021 626 31.8 19.6 37.5
2022 602 32.1 18.7 45.2
2023 580 30.1 19.2 47.4

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Michigan Center JrSr High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $652 (6.3%) $9,676 (93.7%) $10,328
2020 $751 (6.9%) $10,055 (93.0%) $10,807
2021 $1,295 (11.6%) $9,853 (88.4%) $11,148
2022 $1,083 (8.5%) $11,598 (91.5%) $12,681
2023 $967 (7.1%) $12,730 (92.9%) $13,698

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Michigan Center JrSr High 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 591st of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 492nd of 883 Middle schools
 18.9%
Ranks 482nd of 666 High schoolsRanks 472nd of 735 High schools
 8.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Center JrSr High School)3235
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Center School District)3235
 3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Michigan Center JrSr High School)26.824
 2.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan Center School District)26.824
 2.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan Center JrSr High School)15.818.4
 2.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan Center School District)15.818.4
 2.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Center JrSr High School)5063.2
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Center School District)5063.2
 13.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan Center JrSr High School)24.526.4
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan Center School District)24.526.4
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%
11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan Center JrSr High School)30.927.6
 3.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan Center School District)30.927.6
 3.3%
   11th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)46.636.1
 10.5%
11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan Center JrSr High School)41.940.2
 1.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan Center School District)41.940.2
 1.7%
   11th Grade Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (Michigan)55.352.2
 3.1%
11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan Center JrSr High School)2917.2
 11.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan Center School District)2917.2
 11.8%
   11th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)36.329.9
 6.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students628580
 7.6%
African American108
 20%
American Indian00
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic1819
 5.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White568511
 10%
Two or More Races2838
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.9%47.4%
 2.5%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 580 students attended Michigan Center JrSr High School.

Students at Michigan Center JrSr High School are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% African American.

Michigan Center JrSr High School ranks 532nd of 743 Michigan high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Michigan Center JrSr High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Arnold Elementary School
Elementary : Keicher Elementary School


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