Fort Gratiot Middle School

Summary:

Fort Gratiot Middle School is a public middle school serving 584 students in grades 6-8 in the Port Huron Area School District in Fort Gratiot, Michigan. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency, has lower chronic absenteeism rates than nearby middle schools, and efficiently utilizes its resources to support student learning.

Academically, Fort Gratiot Middle School shines, with higher proficiency rates than the district and state in English Language Arts and Math for 6th and 7th grades, as well as PSAT ELA and Math for 8th grade. The school's statewide ranking has remained strong, ranging from 104 out of 821 Michigan middle schools in 2016-2017 to 390 out of 675 in 2020-2021, indicating its ability to maintain high academic achievement even during the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to nearby Holland Woods Middle School and Central Middle School, also part of the Port Huron Area School District, Fort Gratiot Middle School stands out with lower chronic absenteeism rates and more efficient per-student spending.

While Fort Gratiot Middle School has a predominantly White student population, the school has seen a gradual increase in the percentage of Hispanic and multi-racial students, indicating a diversification of the student body. Additionally, the school serves a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 39.04% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. This factor may contribute to the school's academic performance and the need for targeted interventions and support services, which the school appears to be addressing effectively.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3985 Keewahdin Rd
       Fort Gratiot, MI  48059-3313


(810) 984-6544

District: Port Huron Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
320th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,862 Help


Students who attend Fort Gratiot Middle School usually attend:

High:    Port Huron Northern High School

Feeder schools for Fort Gratiot Middle School:

Elementary:    Edison Elementary School
    Keewahdin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.0 Help
Number of students:  584

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.0%
Hispanic:
4.8%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  39% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fort Gratiot Middle School ranks better than 64.3% of middle schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Port Huron Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.22. (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 (88%), Hispanic (4.8%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 39% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Port Huron Area School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fort Gratiot Middle School is 21, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Port Huron Area School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fort Gratiot Middle School is $12,862, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Port Huron Area School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fort Gratiot Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fort Gratiot Middle School 320th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Fort Gratiot Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Port Huron Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Port Huron Area School District 435th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fort Gratiot Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fort Gratiot Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.85 245th 806 69.6%
2007 70.66 251st 823 69.5%
2008 73.59 208th 839 75.2%
2009 75.31 187th 847 77.9%
2010 72.96 230th 851 73.0%
2011 69.97 266th 858 69.0%
2012 67.68 266th 900 70.4%
2013 67.00 261st 919 71.6%
2014 64.34 303rd 921 67.1%
2015 66.40 270th 919 70.6%
2016 79.47 140th 894 84.3%
2017 82.87 104th 821 87.3%
2018 60.54 339th 838 59.5%
2019 60.44 268th 792 66.2%
2021 39.54 390th 675 42.2%
2022 48.10 363rd 776 53.2%
2023 53.88 344th 883 61.0%
2024 56.22 320th 897 64.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Fort Gratiot Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.76 66th 156 57.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fort Gratiot Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.01 143rd 377 62.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fort Gratiot Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.62 448th 815 45.0%
2019 40.73 406th 672 39.6%
2021 34.67 364th 523 30.4%
2022 38.22 442nd 691 36.0%
2023 53.05 333rd 825 59.6%
2024 51.00 351st 836 58.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Fort Gratiot Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.78 315th 794 60.3%
2019 62.19 203rd 658 69.1%
2021 39.67 297th 521 43.0%
2022 40.00 370th 657 43.7%
2023 43.18 412th 770 46.5%
2024 46.01 380th 771 50.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Fort Gratiot Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.43 296th 797 62.9%
2019 49.85 284th 639 55.6%
2021 29.89 379th 540 29.8%
2022 46.11 317th 658 51.8%
2023 56.50 276th 776 64.4%
2024 57.42 273rd 786 65.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fort Gratiot Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.34 169th 266 36.5%
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Rank History for White students at Fort Gratiot Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.32 354th 678 47.8%
2019 50.29 279th 624 55.3%
2021 32.42 390th 577 32.4%
2022 35.26 410th 638 35.7%
2023 39.14 396th 688 42.4%
2024 45.49 342nd 701 51.2%
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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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Enrollment information for Fort Gratiot Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 589 4 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 602
1989 576 6 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 592
1990 542 4 4 5 25 n/a n/a 0 580
1991 639 10 7 9 5 n/a n/a 0 670
1992 654 8 5 8 2 n/a n/a 0 677
1993 685 12 7 6 3 n/a n/a 0 713
1994 649 9 8 6 7 n/a n/a 0 679
1995 741 8 8 9 7 n/a n/a 0 773
1996 741 8 8 9 7 n/a n/a 0 773
1997 795 6 8 9 7 n/a n/a 0 825
1998 739 9 8 10 6 n/a n/a 0 772
1999 725 7 7 8 4 n/a n/a 0 751
2000 663 10 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 692
2001 677 9 9 12 7 n/a n/a 0 714
2002 663 6 9 15 13 n/a n/a 0 706
2003 663 6 9 15 13 n/a n/a 0 706
2004 669 6 13 14 10 n/a n/a 0 712
2005 697 8 12 12 10 n/a n/a 0 739
2006 678 3 12 7 8 n/a n/a 0 708
2007 626 5 8 10 5 n/a n/a 0 654
2008 633 8 11 9 10 n/a n/a 0 671
2009 647 14 15 10 11 n/a n/a 0 697
2010 630 13 17 6 9 n/a n/a 0 675
2011 611 5 11 11 5 4 10 0 657
2012 589 3 9 12 6 2 12 0 633
2013 592 5 11 19 5 0 16 0 648
2014 581 6 13 30 5 0 12 0 647
2015 585 5 13 29 2 0 14 0 648
2016 580 5 10 32 0 0 20 0 647
2017 544 5 5 27 0 0 25 0 606
2018 584 8 4 32 4 0 32 0 664
2019 595 9 3 39 2 1 42 0 691
2020 583 8 5 34 2 1 41 0 674
2021 508 10 4 28 1 3 36 0 590
2022 504 6 5 20 0 2 26 0 563
2023 514 8 4 28 1 2 27 0 584

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 Fort Gratiot Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 602 n/a n/a n/a
1989 592 n/a n/a 11.5
1990 580 35.0 16.5 9.1
1991 670 n/a n/a n/a
1992 677 n/a n/a 11.2
1993 713 n/a 0.0 11.5
1994 679 29.9 22.7 7.1
1995 773 38.0 20.3 6.7
1996 773 38.0 20.3 6.7
1997 825 38.0 21.7 7.3
1998 772 41.0 18.8 6.5
1999 751 40.0 18.8 5.9
2000 692 41.0 16.9 11.4
2001 714 37.7 18.9 10.6
2002 706 36.7 19.2 14.6
2003 706 36.7 19.2 14.6
2004 712 38.9 18.3 16.6
2005 739 37.8 19.6 18.1
2006 708 37.8 18.7 18.8
2007 654 36.6 17.9 21.3
2008 671 36.6 18.3 21.8
2009 697 34.5 20.2 25.7
2010 675 35.2 19.1 29
2011 657 34.6 18.9 29.5
2012 633 32.8 19.2 30.6
2013 648 33.2 19.4 31.9
2014 647 31.8 20.3 30.3
2015 648 33.0 19.6 20.7
2016 647 34.0 19.0 26.4
2017 606 33.0 18.3 22.8
2018 664 32.4 20.4 34
2019 691 34.8 19.8 33.4
2020 674 33.0 20.3 36.8
2021 590 27.5 21.3 40.2
2022 563 27.5 20.4 37.1
2023 584 27.7 21.0 39

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 Fort Gratiot Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 602 n/a n/a n/a
1989 592 n/a n/a 11.5
1990 580 35.0 16.5 9.1
1991 670 n/a n/a n/a
1992 677 n/a n/a 11.2
1993 713 n/a 0.0 11.5
1994 679 29.9 22.7 7.1
1995 773 38.0 20.3 6.7
1996 773 38.0 20.3 6.7
1997 825 38.0 21.7 7.3
1998 772 41.0 18.8 6.5
1999 751 40.0 18.8 5.9
2000 692 41.0 16.9 11.4
2001 714 37.7 18.9 10.6
2002 706 36.7 19.2 14.6
2003 706 36.7 19.2 14.6
2004 712 38.9 18.3 16.6
2005 739 37.8 19.6 18.1
2006 708 37.8 18.7 18.8
2007 654 36.6 17.9 21.3
2008 671 36.6 18.3 21.8
2009 697 34.5 20.2 25.7
2010 675 35.2 19.1 29
2011 657 34.6 18.9 29.5
2012 633 32.8 19.2 30.6
2013 648 33.2 19.4 31.9
2014 647 31.8 20.3 30.3
2015 648 33.0 19.6 20.7
2016 647 34.0 19.0 26.4
2017 606 33.0 18.3 22.8
2018 664 32.4 20.4 34
2019 691 34.8 19.8 33.4
2020 674 33.0 20.3 36.8
2021 590 27.5 21.3 40.2
2022 563 27.5 20.4 37.1
2023 584 27.7 21.0 39

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 Fort Gratiot Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $594 (6.2%) $8,926 (93.8%) $9,520
2020 $645 (6.5%) $9,258 (93.5%) $9,904
2021 $1,285 (12.1%) $9,337 (87.9%) $10,622
2022 $1,680 (14.2%) $10,127 (85.8%) $11,807
2023 $1,346 (10.5%) $11,516 (89.5%) $12,862

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fort Gratiot 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 268th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 344th of 883 Middle schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Gratiot Middle School)46.437.7
 8.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Port Huron Area School District)3128.5
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Fort Gratiot Middle School)37.332.2
 5.1%
   6th Grade Math (Port Huron Area School District)25.323.4
 1.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Gratiot Middle School)4828.4
 19.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Port Huron Area School District)32.320.2
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Fort Gratiot Middle School)38.827
 11.8%
   7th Grade Math (Port Huron Area School District)23.518.7
 4.8%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fort Gratiot Middle School)2423.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Port Huron Area School District)1518.2
 3.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fort Gratiot Middle School)71.965.2
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Port Huron Area School District)53.753.2
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fort Gratiot Middle School)46.344.4
 1.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Port Huron Area School District)31.232.9
 1.7%
   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 Students691584
 15.5%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian34
 33.3%
Hispanic3928
 28.2%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White595514
 13.6%
Two or More Races4227
 35.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients33.4%39%
 5.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fort Gratiot Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 584 students attended Fort Gratiot Middle School.

Students who attend Fort Gratiot Middle School usually go on to attend Port Huron Northern High School

Fort Gratiot Middle School ranks 320th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Fort Gratiot Middle School are 88% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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