Is Saugatuck Middle School a good school?

Yes. Saugatuck Middle School ranks in the top 8.0% of Michigan middle schools.

How many students attend Saugatuck Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 197 students attended Saugatuck Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Saugatuck Middle School?

Students at Saugatuck Middle School are 92% White, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

What high school do graduates of Saugatuck Middle School attend?

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

Saugatuck Middle School

Summary:

Saugatuck Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the small town of Saugatuck, Michigan, with a student population of 190. This relatively small school consistently outperforms the state average in academic proficiency and maintains a high statewide ranking, placing in the top 10% of Michigan middle schools.

Saugatuck Middle School's strong academic performance is evident across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60.3% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.9%. Similarly, 69.8% of 7th-grade students were proficient or better in M-Step/Math, compared to the state average of 32.1%. The school's low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 17.6% to 24.7% over the past few years, may contribute to its impressive academic outcomes. Additionally, Saugatuck Middle School has a higher spending per student ($9,138 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, which may also play a role in its success.

While Saugatuck Middle School stands out as a high-performing school, the nearby LE White Middle School, Baseline Middle School, and Holland Middle School have lower academic proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings compared to Saugatuck. Additionally, Saugatuck Middle School has a predominantly white student population, in contrast to some of the more diverse nearby schools, such as Harbor Lights Middle School and Holland Middle School. The school's small size, low student-teacher ratio, and focus on supporting the success of all student subgroups may contribute to its impressive performance within the Allegan Public Schools district, which is ranked 48th out of 610 districts in Michigan.

Detail:

Public 6-8

401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453-9734

(269) 857-2133

District: Saugatuck Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
72^nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,138

Students who attend Saugatuck Middle School usually attend:

High:

Saugatuck High School

Feeder schools for Saugatuck Middle School:

Elementary:

Douglas Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 197

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.9%

Hispanic:

5.6%

African American:

1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Saugatuck Middle School ranks better than 92% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.11. (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 (91.9%), Hispanic (5.6%), African American (1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Saugatuck Middle School is 18.3. (See more...)

Compare Saugatuck Middle School employs 10.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Saugatuck Middle School is $9,138.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Saugatuck Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Saugatuck Middle School 72^nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Saugatuck Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Saugatuck Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Saugatuck Public Schools 48^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Saugatuck Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	77.75	151^st	806	81.3%
2007	80.42	112^th	823	86.4%
2008	82.91	82^nd	839	90.2%
2009	73.15	220^th	847	74.0%
2010	75.85	178^th	851	79.1%
2011	74.25	198^th	858	76.9%
2012	78.75	154^th	900	82.9%
2013	85.59	87^th	919	90.5%
2014	79.17	147^th	921	84.0%
2015	95.84	27^th	919	97.1%
2016	93.48	49^th	894	94.5%
2017	93.47	43^rd	821	94.8%
2018	93.41	48^th	838	94.3%
2019	87.08	83^rd	792	89.5%
2021	83.23	80^th	675	88.1%
2022	88.91	69^th	776	91.1%
2023	94.29	32^nd	883	96.4%
2024	90.11	72^nd	897	92.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	87.53	43^rd	815	94.7%
2019	72.48	109^th	672	83.8%
2021	73.12	70^th	523	86.6%
2022	84.67	53^rd	691	92.3%
2023	92.19	24^th	825	97.1%
2024	81.79	75^th	836	91.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Saugatuck Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	92.57	41^st	794	94.8%
2019	86.59	69^th	658	89.5%
2021	85.48	50^th	521	90.4%
2022	77.68	96^th	657	85.4%
2023	88.90	58^th	770	92.5%
2024	92.82	46^th	771	94.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Saugatuck Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	90.53	55^th	797	93.1%
2019	74.35	122^nd	639	80.9%
2021	63.69	149^th	540	72.4%
2022	92.69	42^nd	658	93.6%
2023	95.46	23^rd	776	97.0%
2024	82.65	96^th	786	87.8%

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Rank History for White students at Saugatuck Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	89.77	53^rd	678	92.2%
2019	85.96	70^th	624	88.8%
2021	85.05	63^rd	577	89.1%
2022	90.09	49^th	638	92.3%
2023	92.16	37^th	688	94.6%
2024	87.72	65^th	701	90.7%

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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 Saugatuck Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	157	1	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	170
2005	177	2	1	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	191
2006	168	1	0	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	181
2007	161	1	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	176
2008	173	2	2	10	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	187
2009	171	5	2	14	1	n/a	n/a	0	193
2010	195	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	1	196
2011	182	0	0	18	1	0	4	0	205
2012	175	2	0	16	0	0	7	0	200
2013	206	1	0	13	0	0	8	0	228
2014	198	1	1	7	1	0	8	0	216
2015	187	0	1	7	1	0	6	0	202
2016	198	0	2	11	0	0	6	0	217
2017	189	0	1	9	1	0	5	0	205
2018	191	0	2	8	1	0	6	0	208
2019	173	0	1	13	3	0	5	0	195
2020	173	0	1	18	1	0	2	0	195
2021	177	2	2	23	1	0	1	0	206
2022	170	2	1	22	0	0	1	0	196
2023	173	1	1	14	1	0	0	0	190
2024	181	2	1	11	1	0	1	0	197

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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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 Saugatuck Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	170	10.0	17.0	n/a
2005	191	10.0	19.1	n/a
2006	181	9.0	20.1	0
2007	176	8.0	22.0	23.9
2008	187	9.2	20.3	26.7
2009	193	8.4	23.0	30.1
2010	196	11.9	16.4	36.4
2011	205	10.6	19.2	28.3
2012	200	11.9	16.7	35
2013	228	12.3	18.5	32
2014	216	12.2	17.7	32.4
2015	202	12.0	16.8	30.7
2016	217	12.0	18.0	34.6
2017	205	12.1	16.8	29.8
2018	208	11.7	17.7	32.2
2019	195	11.7	16.5	35.9
2020	195	12.2	15.9	36.9
2021	206	12.4	16.6	43.2
2022	196	12.1	16.1	38.3
2023	190	12.4	15.2	31.1
2024	197	10.7	18.3	36

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 Saugatuck Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	170	10.0	17.0	n/a
2005	191	10.0	19.1	n/a
2006	181	9.0	20.1	0
2007	176	8.0	22.0	23.9
2008	187	9.2	20.3	26.7
2009	193	8.4	23.0	30.1
2010	196	11.9	16.4	36.4
2011	205	10.6	19.2	28.3
2012	200	11.9	16.7	35
2013	228	12.3	18.5	32
2014	216	12.2	17.7	32.4
2015	202	12.0	16.8	30.7
2016	217	12.0	18.0	34.6
2017	205	12.1	16.8	29.8
2018	208	11.7	17.7	32.2
2019	195	11.7	16.5	35.9
2020	195	12.2	15.9	36.9
2021	206	12.4	16.6	43.2
2022	196	12.1	16.1	38.3
2023	190	12.4	15.2	31.1
2024	197	10.7	18.3	36

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 Saugatuck Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$546 (7.7%)	$6,535 (92.3%)	$7,080
2020	$355 (5.3%)	$6,319 (94.7%)	$6,674
2021	$526 (5.3%)	$9,375 (94.7%)	$9,901
2022	$735 (8.4%)	$8,002 (91.6%)	$8,737
2023	$839 (9.2%)	$8,300 (90.8%)	$9,138

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Saugatuck Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 83^rd of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 32^nd of 883 Middle schools	6.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Middle School)	52.8	61	8.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Public Schools)	52.8	61	8.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Saugatuck Middle School)	52.8	62.7	9.9%
6th Grade Math (Saugatuck Public Schools)	52.8	62.7	9.9%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Middle School)	61.8	55	6.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Public Schools)	61.8	55	6.8%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Saugatuck Middle School)	61.8	55	6.8%
7th Grade Math (Saugatuck Public Schools)	61.8	55	6.8%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Saugatuck Middle School)	54.5	72.9	18.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Saugatuck Public Schools)	54.5	72.9	18.4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Middle School)	77.2	81.4	4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Saugatuck Public Schools)	77.2	81.4	4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Saugatuck Middle School)	57.9	61.4	3.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Saugatuck Public Schools)	57.9	61.4	3.5%
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	195	190	2.6%
African American	0	1
American Indian	3	1	66.7%
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	13	14	7.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	173	173
Two or More Races	5	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35.9%	31.1%	4.8%

Schools Near Saugatuck 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
Saugatuck Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Elizabeth St	Saugatuck	49453	Allegan County	Saugatuck Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 857-2133	197	11	18.3	36.0%	181 (91.9%)	2 (1.0%)	11 (5.6%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	90.1	72^nd of 897 public middle schools	92.0%		94.3	32^nd of 883 public middle schools	96.4%	40	80.0	55.0		48.6	60.3		50.0	69.8		61.7		56.7	$9,138	$839	$8,300
Fennville Middle School	Public	6-8	1 Memorial Dr	Fennville	49408	Allegan County	Fennville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 722-3550	288	17	16.9	77.4%	132 (45.8%)	0 (0.0%)	144 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.2%)	29.4	618^th of 897 public middle schools	31.1%		24.7	653^rd of 883 public middle schools	26.0%	35	52.3	18.6		29.4	28.4		28.4	20.5		20.5		4.6	$14,374	$1,772	$12,601
Hamilton Middle School	Public	5-8	4845 136th Ave	Hamilton	49419	Allegan County	Hamilton Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 751-4436	714	43	16.5	31.5%	618 (86.6%)	6 (0.8%)	53 (7.4%)	8 (1.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (3.9%)	70.8	201^st of 897 public middle schools	77.6%		80.6	127^th of 883 public middle schools	85.6%	74	70.5	42.6	56.9	40.1	45.1	39.4	53.4	45.4	52.0	39.3	21.7	32.1	$12,020	$560	$11,460
Holland Middle School	Public	6-8	373 E 24th St	Holland	49423	Ottawa County	Holland City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 494-5085	609	37	16.6	64.4%	215 (35.3%)	69 (11.3%)	281 (46.1%)	18 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (4.3%)	29.8	616^th of 897 public middle schools	31.3%		26.3	637^th of 883 public middle schools	27.9%	21	53.3	24.9		30.9	19.5		22.6	14.1		27.1		17.2	$18,175	$2,265	$15,910
Harbor Lights Middle School	Public	6-8	1024 136th Ave	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	West Ottawa Public School District	No	No	No	No	(616) 786-1000	856	48	17.8	51.1%	351 (41.0%)	42 (4.9%)	365 (42.6%)	44 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (6.2%)	54.5	343^rd of 897 public middle schools	61.8%		57.7	307^th of 883 public middle schools	65.2%	36	66.0	34.1		38.5	35.9		30.0	30.0		44.1		24.9	$14,375	$800	$13,575
Macatawa Bay Middle School	Public	6-8	3700 140th Ave	Holland	49424	Ottawa County	West Ottawa Public School District	No	No	No	No	(616) 786-2000	661	40	16.3	59.9%	236 (35.7%)	22 (3.3%)	322 (48.7%)	41 (6.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.9%)	48	428^th of 897 public middle schools	52.3%		44	467^th of 883 public middle schools	47.1%	39	61.0	28.6		33.5	30.1		29.4	29.4		40.0		26.6	$14,528	$718	$13,810
Creekside Middle School	Public	5-8	179 W Roosevelt Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-3300	581	38	15.4	31.2%	423 (72.8%)	5 (0.9%)	103 (17.7%)	26 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.0%)	77.1	154^th of 897 public middle schools	82.8%		70.3	207^th of 883 public middle schools	76.6%	53	77.1	46.1		53.2	48.4		40.4	35.9		45.7		43.9	$14,221	$714	$13,507
Cityside Middle School	Public	6-8	320 E Main Ave	Zeeland	49464	Ottawa County	Zeeland Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 748-3200	767	44	17.5	22.7%	567 (73.9%)	18 (2.3%)	131 (17.1%)	15 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.7%)	83.5	106^th of 897 public middle schools	88.2%		84.4	109^th of 883 public middle schools	87.7%	3	81.4	48.5		57.6	53.0		42.4	47.9		53.8		39.9	$14,619	$923	$13,697
Baseline Middle School	Public	6-8	7357 Baseline Rd	South Haven	49090	Van Buren County	South Haven Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 637-0530	403	26	15.5	76.9%	242 (60.0%)	33 (8.2%)	72 (17.9%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	50 (12.4%)	35.7	553^rd of 897 public middle schools	38.4%		36.1	554^th of 883 public middle schools	37.3%	1	58.9	19.1		33.3	27.3		25.0	19.1		30.5		20.6	$14,319	$1,360	$12,959
LE White Middle School	Public	6-8	3300 115th Ave	Allegan	49010	Allegan County	Allegan Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 673-2241	436	31	14.2	60.6%	364 (83.5%)	18 (4.1%)	31 (7.1%)	4 (0.9%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (3.4%)	50.4	393^rd of 897 public middle schools	56.2%		46.6	436^th of 883 public middle schools	50.6%	43	63.4	33.8		34.0	30.9		27.3	23.5		46.5		27.8	$17,298	$895	$16,402

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