Serving 816 students in grades 6-8, Grand Blanc Middle School West 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 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 816 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Grand Blanc Middle School West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Grand Blanc Middle School West's student population of 816 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
816 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
Grand Blanc Middle School West 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 Grand Blanc Middle School West is 0.59, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1655 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
25%
18%
White
58%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Grand Blanc Middle School West is ranked #1655 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Grand Blanc Middle School West often compared to?
Grand Blanc Middle School Westis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Blanc Middle School East by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Grand Blanc Middle School West?
816 students attend Grand Blanc Middle School West.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Grand Blanc Middle School West students are White, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Blanc Middle School West?
Grand Blanc Middle School West has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Grand Blanc Middle School West offer ?
Grand Blanc Middle School West offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Grand Blanc Middle School West part of?
Grand Blanc Middle School West is part of Grand Blanc Community Schools School District.
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