Saline Middle School

Summary:

Saline Middle School is a highly-rated public middle school located in Saline, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with an enrollment of 1,113 students. The school has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in Michigan, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Saline Middle School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 70.2% of 6th graders and 63.7% of 7th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%, respectively. Similarly, the school's math proficiency rates for 6th and 7th graders were 64.7% and 62.3%, compared to the state averages of 31% and 32.1%. The school's diverse student population, with 83.2% White, 2.43% African American, 2.88% Hispanic, 4.49% Asian, and 6.47% two or more races, also sets it apart from many nearby schools.

While Saline Middle School's academic achievements are impressive, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 5.5% in 2018-2019 to 22.1% in 2021-2022. This is an area of concern that the school and Saline Area Schools district may need to address. Nonetheless, Saline Middle School continues to outperform many of its nearby counterparts, such as Clague Middle School and Forsythe Middle School in Ann Arbor, in academic achievement and overall school quality.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7190 N Maple Rd
       Saline, MI  48176-1639


(734) 401-4603

District: Saline Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
27th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,818 Help


Students who attend Saline Middle School usually attend:

High:    Saline High School

Feeder schools for Saline Middle School:

Elementary:    Harvest Elementary School
    Heritage School
    Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
    Woodland Meadows Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  1,081

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Two or more races:
7.3%
Asian:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Saline Middle School ranks better than 97% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.32. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), two or more races (7.3%), Asian (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saline Middle School is 17.2. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saline Middle School is $13,818.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saline Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saline Middle School 27th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Saline Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Saline Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Saline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 87.96 32nd 806 96.0%
2007 87.47 24th 823 97.1%
2008 86.56 40th 839 95.2%
2009 85.70 49th 847 94.2%
2010 84.32 46th 851 94.6%
2011 84.78 50th 858 94.2%
2012 92.05 43rd 900 95.2%
2013 91.34 49th 919 94.7%
2014 89.71 62nd 921 93.3%
2015 91.58 52nd 919 94.3%
2016 93.00 50th 894 94.4%
2017 91.74 52nd 821 93.7%
2018 90.92 65th 838 92.2%
2019 93.45 40th 792 94.9%
2021 94.72 31st 675 95.4%
2022 95.01 28th 776 96.4%
2023 93.36 44th 883 95.0%
2024 95.32 27th 897 97.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Saline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.09 29th 156 81.4%
2021 79.70 2nd 15 86.7%
2022 78.27 12th 65 81.5%
2023 72.17 32nd 163 80.4%
2024 89.96 9th 176 94.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Saline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.57 37th 377 90.2%
2019 39.25 49th 76 35.5%
2021 59.68 8th 19 57.9%
2022 73.36 16th 70 77.1%
2023 63.59 51st 199 74.4%
2024 70.76 29th 201 85.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Saline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.58 189th 815 76.8%
2019 70.30 127th 672 81.1%
2021 72.26 76th 523 85.5%
2022 88.69 37th 691 94.6%
2023 77.60 102nd 825 87.6%
2024 94.85 13th 836 98.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Saline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.64 67th 794 91.6%
2019 93.63 24th 658 96.4%
2021 93.64 26th 521 95.0%
2022 93.09 26th 657 96.0%
2023 88.67 59th 770 92.3%
2024 94.42 31st 771 96.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Saline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.17 57th 797 92.8%
2019 90.45 53rd 639 91.7%
2021 93.08 31st 540 94.3%
2022 94.03 32nd 658 95.1%
2023 93.81 36th 776 95.4%
2024 94.27 31st 786 96.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Saline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.96 24th 104 76.9%
2022 69.35 20th 57 64.9%
2023 78.83 22nd 87 74.7%
2024 70.94 32nd 88 63.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Saline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.39 9th 310 97.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Saline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 89.13 12th 257 95.3%
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Rank History for White students at Saline Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.86 77th 678 88.6%
2019 90.45 50th 624 92.0%
2021 93.96 24th 577 95.8%
2022 92.85 29th 638 95.5%
2023 89.50 54th 688 92.2%
2024 92.55 34th 701 95.1%
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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 Saline Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 596 2 8 6 1 n/a n/a 0 613
1989 631 0 6 6 0 n/a n/a 0 643
1990 642 0 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 656
1991 696 3 19 3 0 n/a n/a 5 726
1992 704 3 18 4 0 n/a n/a 0 729
1993 800 3 19 7 1 n/a n/a 0 830
1994 846 3 8 10 1 n/a n/a 0 868
1995 961 8 17 14 4 n/a n/a 0 1004
1996 961 8 17 14 4 n/a n/a 0 1004
1997 1014 13 25 14 5 n/a n/a 0 1071
1998 697 7 16 11 3 n/a n/a 0 734
1999 752 4 12 4 1 n/a n/a 0 773
2000 765 3 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 787
2001 760 2 14 7 2 n/a n/a 0 785
2002 782 6 24 8 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2003 782 6 24 8 1 n/a n/a 0 821
2004 799 16 40 13 1 n/a n/a 0 869
2005 811 22 37 11 1 n/a n/a 0 882
2006 860 10 17 0 3 n/a n/a 0 890
2007 820 14 25 8 1 n/a n/a 0 868
2008 833 19 34 16 n/a n/a n/a 0 902
2009 819 19 46 23 0 n/a n/a 0 907
2010 768 18 46 17 0 n/a n/a 0 849
2011 1090 21 62 33 2 4 7 0 1219
2012 1074 23 49 35 4 5 12 0 1202
2013 1098 30 46 30 2 5 20 0 1231
2014 1103 26 39 32 5 3 18 0 1226
2015 1097 28 49 30 9 2 16 0 1231
2016 1089 20 59 31 14 2 21 0 1236
2017 1067 16 61 16 12 1 39 0 1212
2018 1063 20 63 20 11 1 40 0 1218
2019 1066 18 55 22 8 0 47 0 1216
2020 1048 18 55 23 8 0 62 0 1214
2021 977 26 46 30 11 1 60 0 1151
2022 926 26 45 18 7 1 66 0 1089
2023 926 27 50 32 5 1 72 0 1113
2024 895 17 50 38 1 1 79 0 1081

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 Saline Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 n/a n/a n/a
1989 643 n/a n/a 2.8
1990 656 41.0 16.0 2
1991 726 n/a n/a n/a
1992 729 n/a n/a n/a
1993 830 n/a 0.0 0
1994 868 33.3 26.1 4.3
1995 1004 47.2 21.3 3.7
1996 1004 47.2 21.3 3.7
1997 1071 53.0 20.2 4
1998 734 36.0 20.4 3.3
1999 773 41.0 18.9 3.2
2000 787 44.9 17.5 5.2
2001 785 43.8 17.9 4.8
2002 821 46.0 17.8 4.4
2003 821 46.0 17.8 4.4
2004 869 49.8 17.4 4.8
2005 882 51.7 17.1 5.1
2006 890 49.5 18.0 5.2
2007 868 49.8 17.4 3.9
2008 902 42.8 21.1 5.4
2009 907 47.8 19.0 6.8
2010 849 47.9 17.7 6.7
2011 1219 59.5 20.4 7.6
2012 1202 55.8 21.5 8.4
2013 1231 48.7 25.2 8.5
2014 1226 57.5 21.3 10.4
2015 1231 61.0 20.1 10.2
2016 1236 60.0 20.6 8.1
2017 1212 61.2 19.8 10.5
2018 1218 65.1 18.6 13.5
2019 1216 64.9 18.7 14.4
2020 1214 64.4 18.8 15
2021 1151 70.6 16.2 14.4
2022 1089 64.5 16.8 12.1
2023 1113 60.7 18.3 15.6
2024 1081 62.7 17.2 15.4

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 Saline Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 613 n/a n/a n/a
1989 643 n/a n/a 2.8
1990 656 41.0 16.0 2
1991 726 n/a n/a n/a
1992 729 n/a n/a n/a
1993 830 n/a 0.0 0
1994 868 33.3 26.1 4.3
1995 1004 47.2 21.3 3.7
1996 1004 47.2 21.3 3.7
1997 1071 53.0 20.2 4
1998 734 36.0 20.4 3.3
1999 773 41.0 18.9 3.2
2000 787 44.9 17.5 5.2
2001 785 43.8 17.9 4.8
2002 821 46.0 17.8 4.4
2003 821 46.0 17.8 4.4
2004 869 49.8 17.4 4.8
2005 882 51.7 17.1 5.1
2006 890 49.5 18.0 5.2
2007 868 49.8 17.4 3.9
2008 902 42.8 21.1 5.4
2009 907 47.8 19.0 6.8
2010 849 47.9 17.7 6.7
2011 1219 59.5 20.4 7.6
2012 1202 55.8 21.5 8.4
2013 1231 48.7 25.2 8.5
2014 1226 57.5 21.3 10.4
2015 1231 61.0 20.1 10.2
2016 1236 60.0 20.6 8.1
2017 1212 61.2 19.8 10.5
2018 1218 65.1 18.6 13.5
2019 1216 64.9 18.7 14.4
2020 1214 64.4 18.8 15
2021 1151 70.6 16.2 14.4
2022 1089 64.5 16.8 12.1
2023 1113 60.7 18.3 15.6
2024 1081 62.7 17.2 15.4

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 Saline Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $343 (3.1%) $10,824 (96.9%) $11,167
2020 $532 (4.7%) $10,869 (95.3%) $11,401
2021 $1,015 (8.7%) $10,589 (91.3%) $11,604
2022 $905 (6.8%) $12,492 (93.3%) $13,396
2023 $1,007 (7.3%) $12,810 (92.7%) $13,818

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Saline 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 40th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 44th of 883 Middle schools
 0.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saline Middle School)67.969.4
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Saline Area Schools)67.969.4
 1.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Saline Middle School)7163.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Math (Saline Area Schools)7163.5
 7.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Saline Middle School)65.254.3
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Saline Area Schools)65.254.3
 10.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Saline Middle School)65.558.3
 7.2%
   7th Grade Math (Saline Area Schools)65.558.3
 7.2%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Saline Middle School)45.544.8
 0.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Saline Area Schools)45.544.8
 0.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Saline Middle School)80.582.6
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Saline Area Schools)80.582.6
 2.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Saline Middle School)71.360.5
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Saline Area Schools)71.360.5
 10.8%
   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 Students12161113
 8.5%
African American1827
 50%
American Indian85
 37.5%
Asian5550
 9.1%
Hispanic2232
 45.5%
Pacific Islander01
White1066926
 13.1%
Two or More Races4772
 53.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.4%15.6%
 1.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Saline Middle School

Yes! Saline Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 27th of 897 Michigan middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,081 students attended Saline Middle School.

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

Students at Saline Middle School are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Asian, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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