Vulcan Middle School

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Vulcan Middle School ranks 219 th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vulcan Middle School is a public magnet middle school serving grades 6-8 in Norway, Michigan, with a student population of 142 and a predominantly white student body. The school is part of the North Central Area Schools district, which is ranked 99 out of 610 districts in Michigan and rated 4 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Vulcan Middle School has consistently performed above the state average in several academic areas, including English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science. In 2023-2024, the school's 7th-grade math proficiency rate was 59.3%, significantly higher than the state average of 32.1%. However, the school has also seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.5% in 2018-2019 to 20.4% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. Compared to nearby schools, North Central Middle School has a similar student demographic but lower academic performance, while Kingsford Middle School outperforms Vulcan Middle School in several academic areas.

Vulcan Middle School's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 194 out of 883 Michigan middle schools in 2022-2023 to 401 out of 675 in 2020-2021, suggesting the school's performance has been somewhat inconsistent. Additionally, the school's female students consistently outperform their male counterparts, and the white student population also performs better than the state average, but their ranking has declined in recent years, indicating a need to address potential achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

300 Section St
Norway, MI 49870-1356

(906) 563-9563

District: Norway-Vulcan Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
219^th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,454

Students who attend Vulcan Middle School usually attend:

High:

Norway High School

Feeder schools for Vulcan Middle School:

Elementary:

Norway Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.2

Number of students: 142

Racial breakdown:

White:

95.1%

Hispanic:

2.8%

Two or more races:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vulcan Middle School ranks better than 75.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 68.31. (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 (95.1%), Hispanic (2.8%), two or more races (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vulcan Middle School is 21.2. (See more...)

Compare Vulcan Middle School employs 6.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vulcan Middle School is $12,454.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vulcan Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Vulcan Middle School 219^th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Vulcan Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Norway-Vulcan Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Norway-Vulcan Area Schools 99^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vulcan Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Vulcan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2009	82.06	97^th	847	88.5%
2010	82.09	82^nd	851	90.4%
2011	76.67	158^th	858	81.6%
2012	65.85	277^th	900	69.2%
2013	53.30	437^th	919	52.4%
2014	60.54	354^th	921	61.6%
2015	59.11	351^st	919	61.8%
2016	66.43	255^th	894	71.5%
2017	62.56	254^th	821	69.1%
2018	65.11	282^nd	838	66.3%
2019	58.48	285^th	792	64.0%
2021	38.25	401^st	675	40.6%
2022	49.58	350^th	776	54.9%
2023	72.26	194^th	883	78.0%
2024	68.31	219^th	897	75.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vulcan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	69.65	187^th	815	77.1%
2019	68.08	145^th	672	78.4%
2021	60.32	154^th	523	70.6%
2022	59.82	220^th	691	68.2%
2023	74.03	128^th	825	84.5%
2024	64.94	212^th	836	74.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Vulcan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	57.60	317^th	794	60.1%
2019	68.95	164^th	658	75.1%
2021	43.65	257^th	521	50.7%
2022	64.60	174^th	657	73.5%
2023	71.76	154^th	770	80.0%
2024	70.17	162^nd	771	79.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Vulcan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	68.14	216^th	797	72.9%
2019	50.92	274^th	639	57.1%
2021	46.25	249^th	540	53.9%
2022	34.12	428^th	658	35.0%
2023	58.66	257^th	776	66.9%
2024	60.18	254^th	786	67.7%

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Rank History for White students at Vulcan Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	50.88	317^th	678	53.2%
2019	48.07	301^st	624	51.8%
2021	29.47	410^th	577	28.9%
2022	38.38	376^th	638	41.1%
2023	61.12	227^th	688	67.0%
2024	58.25	240^th	701	65.8%

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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 Vulcan Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0
2009	243	1	1	0	4	n/a	n/a	249
2010	244	2	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
2011	230	2	1	2	0	0	5	240
2012	217	2	1	1	0	0	4	225
2013	216	3	1	1	0	0	3	224
2014	202	3	1	4	0	0	3	213
2015	224	1	0	2	1	0	3	231
2016	235	2	0	3	1	0	2	243
2017	206	0	0	7	0	0	6	219
2018	190	0	0	9	0	0	10	209
2019	190	2	0	6	0	0	9	207
2020	116	0	0	3	0	0	7	126
2021	141	1	0	3	0	0	3	148
2022	134	0	0	1	1	0	2	138
2023	135	0	0	4	1	0	2	142

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 Vulcan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2009	249	13.8	18.0	29.3
2010	247	14.7	16.7	37.7
2011	240	13.6	17.5	42.1
2012	225	13.5	16.6	41.8
2013	224	13.5	16.5	44.6
2014	213	11.3	18.7	39.4
2015	231	10.0	23.1	45
2016	243	11.0	22.0	44.9
2017	219	8.9	24.3	49.3
2018	209	9.5	22.0	52.6
2019	207	9.6	21.4	47.3
2020	126	7.0	18.0	45.2
2021	148	7.8	18.9	44.6
2022	138	8.0	17.2	42.8
2023	142	6.6	21.2	43

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 Vulcan Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2009	249	13.8	18.0	29.3
2010	247	14.7	16.7	37.7
2011	240	13.6	17.5	42.1
2012	225	13.5	16.6	41.8
2013	224	13.5	16.5	44.6
2014	213	11.3	18.7	39.4
2015	231	10.0	23.1	45
2016	243	11.0	22.0	44.9
2017	219	8.9	24.3	49.3
2018	209	9.5	22.0	52.6
2019	207	9.6	21.4	47.3
2020	126	7.0	18.0	45.2
2021	148	7.8	18.9	44.6
2022	138	8.0	17.2	42.8
2023	142	6.6	21.2	43

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 Vulcan Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$586 (6.3%)	$8,678 (93.7%)	$9,264
2020	$544 (4.9%)	$10,463 (95.1%)	$11,006
2021	$1,002 (10.4%)	$8,670 (89.6%)	$9,671
2022	$1,013 (9.1%)	$10,167 (90.9%)	$11,180
2023	$1,075 (8.6%)	$11,379 (91.4%)	$12,454

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vulcan Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 285^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 194^th of 883 Middle schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Vulcan Middle School)	37	48.1	11.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	37	48.1	11.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Vulcan Middle School)	47.8	44.4	3.4%
6th Grade Math (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	47.8	44.4	3.4%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Vulcan Middle School)	28.9	54.3	25.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	28.9	54.3	25.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Vulcan Middle School)	44.7	43.2	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	44.7	43.2	1.5%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Vulcan Middle School)	19.6	19.6
8th Grade Social Studies (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	19.6	19.6
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Vulcan Middle School)	76.4	85.4	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	76.4	85.4	9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Vulcan Middle School)	54.5	43.9	10.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Norway-Vulcan Area Schools)	54.5	43.9	10.6%
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	207	142	31.4%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	4	33.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	190	135	28.9%
Two or More Races	9	2	77.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	47.3%	43%	4.4%

Schools Near Vulcan 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
Vulcan Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	300 Section St	Norway	49870	Dickinson County	Norway-Vulcan Area Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(906) 563-9563	142	7	21.2	43.0%	135 (95.1%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.4%)	68.3	219^th of 897 public middle schools	75.6%		72.3	194^th of 883 public middle schools	78.0%	25	68.4	50.0		34.1	40.7		34.1	59.3		50.0		26.3	$12,454	$1,075	$11,379
Kingsford Middle School	Public	5-8	445 Hamilton Ave	Kingsford	49802	Dickinson County	Breitung Township School District	No	No	No	No	(906) 779-2680	576	32	17.9	41.1%	535 (92.9%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	30 (5.2%)	70.2	206^th of 897 public middle schools	77.0%		63.8	259^th of 883 public middle schools	70.7%	53	77.2	44.1	39.2	44.0	42.6	52.3	34.3	49.7	48.4	53.5	38.6	22.2	$11,815	$1,450	$10,365
Central Middle School	Public	7-8	300 W B St	Iron Mountain	49801	Dickinson County	Iron Mountain Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 779-2610	87	6	15.5	55.2%	75 (86.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (8.0%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.4%)	62	266^th of 897 public middle schools	70.3%		56.5	316^th of 883 public middle schools	64.2%	50	69.8	27.9			47.6			47.6		31.8		31.8	$13,779	$2,822	$10,957
East Elementary School	Public	5-6	300 W B St	Iron Mountain	49801	Dickinson County	Iron Mountain Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 779-2610	84	6	13.0	67.9%	71 (84.5%)	1 (1.2%)	7 (8.3%)	1 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.8%)								(n/a)			56.1	23.4		12.8	21.3		58.5		29.3		$13,682	$2,783	$10,899
North Central Middle School	Public	6-8	3795 Highway US 2 41	Powers	49874	Menominee County	North Central Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(906) 497-5226	93	4	23.2	51.6%	87 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	60.3	282^nd of 897 public middle schools	68.6%		52.3	359^th of 883 public middle schools	59.3%	77	88.6	34.3		43.8	18.2		25.0	22.7		45.7		37.1	$9,294	$2,426	$6,868

Frequently Asked Questions about Vulcan Middle School

How many students attend Vulcan Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 142 students attended Vulcan Middle School.

What district is Vulcan Middle School in?

Norway-Vulcan Area Schools

Is Vulcan Middle School a good school?

Vulcan Middle School ranks 219^th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Vulcan Middle School?

Students at Vulcan Middle School are 95% White, 3% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Vulcan Middle School attend?

Students who attend Vulcan Middle School usually go on to attend Norway High School

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