Watervliet Middle School

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.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 450 E Saint Joseph St
       Watervliet, MI  49098-9350


(269) 463-0780

District: Watervliet School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,129 Help


Students who attend Watervliet Middle School usually attend:

High:    Watervliet Senior High School

Feeder schools for Watervliet Middle School:

Elementary:    North Elementary School
    South Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.4 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.6%
Hispanic:
18.4%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Compare Details Watervliet Middle School ranks better than 63.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.63. (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 (73.6%), Hispanic (18.4%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Watervliet Middle School is 14.4. (See more...)
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Compare Watervliet Middle School employs 19.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Watervliet Middle School is $16,129.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Watervliet Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Watervliet Middle School 325th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Watervliet Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Watervliet School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Watervliet School District 356th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Watervliet Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Watervliet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.37 469th 806 41.8%
2007 65.67 328th 823 60.1%
2008 59.96 437th 839 47.9%
2009 68.20 315th 847 62.8%
2010 71.58 257th 851 69.8%
2011 64.89 348th 858 59.4%
2012 70.61 234th 900 74.0%
2013 63.32 305th 919 66.8%
2014 56.57 406th 921 55.9%
2015 56.08 379th 919 58.8%
2016 41.93 522nd 894 41.6%
2017 25.74 606th 821 26.2%
2018 37.03 565th 838 32.6%
2019 45.69 406th 792 48.7%
2021 41.53 365th 675 45.9%
2022 48.42 358th 776 53.9%
2023 48.20 410th 883 53.6%
2024 55.63 325th 897 63.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Watervliet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.63 538th 815 34.0%
2019 50.15 321st 672 52.2%
2021 61.63 148th 523 71.7%
2022 58.40 236th 691 65.8%
2023 53.40 329th 825 60.1%
2024 70.63 162nd 836 80.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Watervliet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.52 570th 794 28.2%
2019 51.19 301st 658 54.3%
2021 36.52 330th 521 36.7%
2022 47.50 303rd 657 53.9%
2023 40.97 438th 770 43.1%
2024 47.02 357th 771 53.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Watervliet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.94 470th 797 41.0%
2019 33.26 434th 639 32.1%
2021 36.87 325th 540 39.8%
2022 38.82 380th 658 42.2%
2023 47.77 353rd 776 54.5%
2024 55.55 289th 786 63.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Watervliet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.02 79th 137 42.3%
2023 39.86 148th 246 39.8%
2024 41.98 148th 257 42.4%
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Rank History for White students at Watervliet Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.88 520th 678 23.3%
2019 42.04 345th 624 44.7%
2021 39.43 329th 577 43.0%
2022 44.89 324th 638 49.2%
2023 40.88 373rd 688 45.8%
2024 53.99 270th 701 61.5%
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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 Watervliet Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 0
1999 188 1 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2000 311 0 1 21 1 n/a n/a 0 334
2001 305 1 4 26 1 n/a n/a 0 337
2002 298 6 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2003 298 6 1 23 1 n/a n/a 0 329
2004 316 5 1 28 1 n/a n/a 1 352
2005 284 7 0 24 2 n/a n/a 1 318
2006 270 6 0 31 3 n/a n/a 1 311
2007 244 7 0 24 4 n/a n/a 0 279
2008 257 3 n/a 26 4 n/a n/a 1 291
2009 273 6 0 21 6 n/a n/a 0 306
2010 283 8 0 23 9 n/a n/a 0 323
2011 270 14 1 23 9 0 1 0 318
2012 263 12 1 25 9 0 2 0 312
2013 253 10 1 29 6 0 4 0 303
2014 247 6 1 34 4 0 5 0 297
2015 262 5 1 29 3 0 6 0 306
2016 277 6 1 31 2 0 7 0 324
2017 299 15 0 46 2 0 7 0 369
2018 286 14 0 41 1 0 11 0 353
2019 254 11 0 51 1 0 23 0 340
2020 240 13 1 48 2 0 29 0 333
2021 236 8 1 54 2 0 18 0 319
2022 238 6 2 52 1 0 14 0 313
2023 212 3 1 53 4 0 15 0 288

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 Watervliet Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 201 13.0 15.5 0
2000 334 19.0 17.6 46.1
2001 337 20.0 16.9 45.1
2002 329 19.3 17.0 47.1
2003 329 19.3 17.0 47.1
2004 352 18.3 19.2 49
2005 318 17.3 18.4 49.5
2006 311 19.3 16.1 53.2
2007 279 19.5 14.3 51.6
2008 291 19.0 15.3 56.9
2009 306 18.8 16.3 51.6
2010 323 18.8 17.1 53.9
2011 318 18.7 16.9 57.9
2012 312 18.7 16.6 59.9
2013 303 16.3 18.4 60.1
2014 297 16.1 18.3 56.6
2015 306 17.0 18.0 57.5
2016 324 16.0 20.2 60.2
2017 369 16.8 21.8 59.3
2018 353 18.6 18.9 64.6
2019 340 19.0 17.8 64.1
2020 333 19.1 17.3 58.9
2021 319 18.4 17.2 63.6
2022 313 18.8 16.5 63.6
2023 288 19.9 14.4 62.5

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 Watervliet Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 0 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 201 13.0 15.5 0
2000 334 19.0 17.6 46.1
2001 337 20.0 16.9 45.1
2002 329 19.3 17.0 47.1
2003 329 19.3 17.0 47.1
2004 352 18.3 19.2 49
2005 318 17.3 18.4 49.5
2006 311 19.3 16.1 53.2
2007 279 19.5 14.3 51.6
2008 291 19.0 15.3 56.9
2009 306 18.8 16.3 51.6
2010 323 18.8 17.1 53.9
2011 318 18.7 16.9 57.9
2012 312 18.7 16.6 59.9
2013 303 16.3 18.4 60.1
2014 297 16.1 18.3 56.6
2015 306 17.0 18.0 57.5
2016 324 16.0 20.2 60.2
2017 369 16.8 21.8 59.3
2018 353 18.6 18.9 64.6
2019 340 19.0 17.8 64.1
2020 333 19.1 17.3 58.9
2021 319 18.4 17.2 63.6
2022 313 18.8 16.5 63.6
2023 288 19.9 14.4 62.5

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 Watervliet Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $576 (6.3%) $8,542 (93.7%) $9,118
2020 $857 (8.9%) $8,782 (91.1%) $9,639
2021 $1,306 (12.7%) $8,978 (87.3%) $10,285
2022 $1,596 (12.4%) $11,292 (87.6%) $12,887
2023 $1,983 (12.3%) $14,146 (87.7%) $16,129

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Watervliet 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 406th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 410th of 883 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Watervliet Middle School)38.843.2
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Watervliet School District)38.843.2
 4.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Watervliet Middle School)44.733
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Watervliet School District)44.733
 11.7%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Watervliet Middle School)31.532.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Watervliet School District)31.532.3
 0.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Watervliet Middle School)38.730.3
 8.4%
   7th Grade Math (Watervliet School District)38.730.3
 8.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Watervliet Middle School)23.423.3
 0.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Watervliet School District)23.423.3
 0.1%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Watervliet Middle School)5556.2
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Watervliet School District)5556.2
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Watervliet Middle School)33.322.5
 10.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Watervliet School District)33.322.5
 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 Students340288
 15.3%
African American113
 72.7%
American Indian14
 300%
Asian01
Hispanic5153
 3.9%
Pacific Islander00
White254212
 16.5%
Two or More Races2315
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.1%62.5%
 1.6%


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Watervliet Middle School ranks 325th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 288 students attended Watervliet Middle School.

Students at Watervliet Middle School are 74% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% American Indian, 1% African American.

Students who attend Watervliet Middle School usually go on to attend Watervliet Senior High School


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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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