Paw Paw Middle School

Summary:

Paw Paw Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Paw Paw, Michigan, with a student population of 475. The school is part of the Paw Paw Public School District, which is ranked 268 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

Paw Paw Middle School faces several challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 14.0% in 2018-2019 to 27.5% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Portage North Middle School (23.8%) and Marcellus Middle School (17.1%). The school's test scores, as measured by the M-Step and PSAT assessments, are generally below the state and district averages across various subjects and grade levels, with proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts and Math for 6th and 7th grades 2-5 percentage points lower than the state and district averages.

Paw Paw Middle School's performance is generally lower than that of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Mattawan Middle School and Portage North Middle School, which have significantly higher test scores, lower chronic absenteeism rates, and better performance across various student subgroups. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from 220 out of 675 Michigan middle schools in 2020-2021 to 447 out of 897 in 2023-2024, suggesting it is not keeping pace with improvements in other middle schools across the state.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 313 W Michigan Ave
       Paw Paw, MI  49079-1053


(269) 415-5500

District: Paw Paw Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
447th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,729 Help


Students who attend Paw Paw Middle School usually attend:

High:    Paw Paw High School

Feeder schools for Paw Paw Middle School:

Elementary:    Paw Paw Early Elementary School
    Paw Paw Later Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  475

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
11.2%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Paw Paw Middle School ranks better than 50.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.79. (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 (84.4%), Hispanic (11.2%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Paw Paw Middle School is 16.4. (See more...)
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Compare Paw Paw Middle School employs 28.8 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Paw Paw Middle School is $14,729.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Paw Paw Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Paw Paw Middle School 447th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Paw Paw Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Paw Paw Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Paw Paw Public School District 268th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Paw Paw Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Paw Paw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.36 305th 806 62.2%
2007 65.86 324th 823 60.6%
2008 64.36 357th 839 57.4%
2009 69.95 284th 847 66.5%
2010 70.76 270th 851 68.3%
2011 65.09 343rd 858 60.0%
2012 54.38 417th 900 53.7%
2013 59.97 344th 919 62.6%
2014 57.47 398th 921 56.8%
2015 56.23 378th 919 58.9%
2016 47.16 463rd 894 48.2%
2017 48.26 371st 821 54.8%
2018 56.47 379th 838 54.8%
2019 62.47 246th 792 68.9%
2021 59.10 220th 675 67.4%
2022 49.87 344th 776 55.7%
2023 43.58 475th 883 46.2%
2024 46.79 447th 897 50.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Paw Paw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.55 216th 377 42.7%
2024 54.29 66th 201 67.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Paw Paw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.60 337th 815 58.7%
2019 51.74 299th 672 55.5%
2021 40.37 309th 523 40.9%
2022 37.95 445th 691 35.6%
2023 37.08 524th 825 36.5%
2024 44.07 435th 836 48.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Paw Paw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.09 424th 794 46.6%
2019 56.10 254th 658 61.4%
2021 56.93 165th 521 68.3%
2022 49.87 278th 657 57.7%
2023 49.10 338th 770 56.1%
2024 46.31 372nd 771 51.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Paw Paw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.65 280th 797 64.9%
2019 60.05 214th 639 66.5%
2021 52.69 206th 540 61.9%
2022 41.35 361st 658 45.1%
2023 30.75 538th 776 30.7%
2024 38.90 471st 786 40.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Paw Paw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.94 83rd 266 68.8%
2022 71.42 32nd 138 76.8%
2023 35.29 162nd 246 34.1%
2024 52.13 115th 257 55.3%
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Rank History for White students at Paw Paw Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.30 400th 678 41.0%
2019 52.73 268th 624 57.1%
2021 56.25 212th 577 63.3%
2022 41.56 349th 638 45.3%
2023 34.61 449th 688 34.7%
2024 38.43 421st 701 39.9%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Paw Paw Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 401 9 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 424
1989 446 9 4 15 3 n/a n/a 0 477
1990 472 9 3 15 1 n/a n/a 0 500
1991 449 11 4 18 0 n/a n/a 0 482
1992 473 14 2 17 0 n/a n/a 0 506
1993 444 14 1 20 1 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 459 8 0 13 2 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 509 6 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1996 509 6 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 528
1997 515 7 1 14 1 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 485 6 4 21 3 n/a n/a 0 519
1999 503 6 4 23 3 n/a n/a 0 539
2000 478 10 3 18 7 n/a n/a 0 516
2001 493 12 2 18 4 n/a n/a 0 529
2002 485 13 9 11 0 n/a n/a 1 519
2003 485 13 9 11 0 n/a n/a 1 519
2004 483 10 6 9 0 n/a n/a 3 511
2005 502 12 4 10 0 n/a n/a 2 530
2006 492 11 2 21 0 n/a n/a 6 532
2007 502 12 1 26 0 n/a n/a 11 552
2008 477 6 2 31 1 n/a n/a 4 521
2009 474 5 3 19 1 n/a n/a 2 504
2010 473 6 2 18 2 n/a n/a 7 508
2011 468 6 3 20 5 0 3 0 505
2012 464 6 4 40 4 0 4 0 522
2013 466 6 3 36 3 0 4 0 518
2014 453 6 1 36 0 0 6 0 502
2015 454 6 4 34 0 0 10 0 508
2016 451 13 4 27 0 0 10 0 505
2017 469 8 3 32 1 1 14 0 528
2018 460 7 2 34 0 0 12 0 515
2019 469 8 3 35 1 0 20 0 536
2020 456 7 4 34 2 0 18 0 521
2021 281 2 2 36 0 0 7 0 328
2022 401 3 4 53 1 0 14 0 476
2023 401 3 3 53 1 1 13 0 475

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 Paw Paw Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 424 n/a n/a n/a
1989 477 n/a n/a 13.4
1990 500 31.0 16.1 11.6
1991 482 n/a n/a n/a
1992 506 n/a n/a 18.6
1993 480 n/a 0.0 24.4
1994 482 28.2 17.1 11.6
1995 528 29.4 18.0 13.8
1996 528 29.4 18.0 13.8
1997 538 29.0 18.6 16.7
1998 519 30.0 17.3 14.6
1999 539 28.0 19.3 18.9
2000 516 30.0 17.2 19.2
2001 529 32.0 16.5 27
2002 519 33.9 15.3 35.5
2003 519 33.9 15.3 35.5
2004 511 34.2 14.9 32.3
2005 530 32.4 16.4 32.8
2006 532 34.4 15.5 37.1
2007 552 33.4 16.5 41.2
2008 521 32.6 16.0 39.5
2009 504 31.4 16.1 42.2
2010 508 31.0 16.3 42.9
2011 505 30.4 16.6 40.2
2012 522 26.8 19.4 41.8
2013 518 26.8 19.3 41.9
2014 502 26.7 18.8 44.6
2015 508 26.0 19.5 46.5
2016 505 25.0 20.2 40
2017 528 28.0 18.8 39.2
2018 515 26.9 19.1 41
2019 536 28.2 18.9 41.6
2020 521 27.7 18.7 44.1
2021 328 20.8 15.7 39.6
2022 476 28.1 16.8 39.3
2023 475 28.8 16.4 41.5

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 Paw Paw Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 424 n/a n/a n/a
1989 477 n/a n/a 13.4
1990 500 31.0 16.1 11.6
1991 482 n/a n/a n/a
1992 506 n/a n/a 18.6
1993 480 n/a 0.0 24.4
1994 482 28.2 17.1 11.6
1995 528 29.4 18.0 13.8
1996 528 29.4 18.0 13.8
1997 538 29.0 18.6 16.7
1998 519 30.0 17.3 14.6
1999 539 28.0 19.3 18.9
2000 516 30.0 17.2 19.2
2001 529 32.0 16.5 27
2002 519 33.9 15.3 35.5
2003 519 33.9 15.3 35.5
2004 511 34.2 14.9 32.3
2005 530 32.4 16.4 32.8
2006 532 34.4 15.5 37.1
2007 552 33.4 16.5 41.2
2008 521 32.6 16.0 39.5
2009 504 31.4 16.1 42.2
2010 508 31.0 16.3 42.9
2011 505 30.4 16.6 40.2
2012 522 26.8 19.4 41.8
2013 518 26.8 19.3 41.9
2014 502 26.7 18.8 44.6
2015 508 26.0 19.5 46.5
2016 505 25.0 20.2 40
2017 528 28.0 18.8 39.2
2018 515 26.9 19.1 41
2019 536 28.2 18.9 41.6
2020 521 27.7 18.7 44.1
2021 328 20.8 15.7 39.6
2022 476 28.1 16.8 39.3
2023 475 28.8 16.4 41.5

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 Paw Paw Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $538 (5.8%) $8,671 (94.1%) $9,210
2020 $586 (6.1%) $9,039 (93.9%) $9,624
2021 $924 (6.5%) $13,256 (93.5%) $14,180
2022 $893 (7.6%) $10,818 (92.4%) $11,711
2023 $977 (6.6%) $13,752 (93.4%) $14,729

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Paw Paw 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 246th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 475th of 883 Middle schools
 22.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw Middle School)51.229.1
 22.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw Public School District)51.228.9
 22.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Paw Paw Middle School)37.518.4
 19.1%
   6th Grade Math (Paw Paw Public School District)37.518.3
 19.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw Middle School)4131.2
 9.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw Public School District)4130.9
 10.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Paw Paw Middle School)42.436
 6.4%
   7th Grade Math (Paw Paw Public School District)42.435.7
 6.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Paw Paw Middle School)35.321.5
 13.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Paw Paw Public School District)35.322.4
 12.9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw Middle School)72.864.3
 8.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Paw Paw Public School District)72.464.4
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw Middle School)37.228
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Paw Paw Public School District)3728.8
 8.2%
   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 Students536475
 11.4%
African American83
 62.5%
American Indian11
Asian33
Hispanic3553
 51.4%
Pacific Islander01
White469401
 14.5%
Two or More Races2013
 35%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients41.6%41.5%
 0.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Paw Paw Middle School

Students who attend Paw Paw Middle School usually go on to attend Paw Paw High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 475 students attended Paw Paw Middle School.

Students at Paw Paw Middle School are 84% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Paw Paw Middle School ranks 447th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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