Serving 264 students in grades 6-8, Kent City 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Kent City 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 Kent City Middle School is 0.43, 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.
Kent City Middle School is ranked #1754 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?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kent City Middle School?
264 students attend Kent City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Kent City Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Kent City Middle School?
Kent City Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kent City Middle School offer ?
Kent City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent City Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 264 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 29%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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