Serving 358 students in grades 6-8, Alger Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Alger Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alger Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Alger Middle School is ranked #2967 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Alger Middle School?
358 students attend Alger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Alger Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alger Middle School?
Alger Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alger Middle School offer ?
Alger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alger Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 358 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 93%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 3% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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