Summary:
Watervliet Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Watervliet, Michigan, with a student population of 288 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school faces several challenges, including low academic performance, high chronic absenteeism, and a relatively disadvantaged student population.
Watervliet Middle School has a higher percentage of white students (73.61%) compared to the state average, but a lower percentage of African American (1.04%) and Asian (0.35%) students. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 14.1% in 2018-2019 to 26.0% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and many of the nearby schools. Academically, the school's test scores are generally below the state averages, particularly in Math and English Language Arts, with only 24.8% of 6th graders proficient in ELA compared to the state average of 37.5%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students (62.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status compared to the state.
Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Lakeshore Middle School, which is only 17 miles away, Watervliet Middle School generally performs worse on test scores and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. For example, Lakeshore Middle School has significantly higher proficiency rates in ELA, Math, and Science, as well as a lower chronic absenteeism rate. While Watervliet Middle School has seen a steady increase in per-student spending, from $9,639 in 2019-2020 to $16,129 in 2022-2023, its student-teacher ratio remains relatively high, at 14.4 in 2022-2023.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Watervliet School District
SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,129
Students who attend Watervliet Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Watervliet Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 14.4
Number of students: 288
Racial breakdown:
White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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American Indian:
1.4%
African American:
1.0%
Asian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.5%
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