Serving 759 students in grades 6-8, Middle School At Parkside 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 13% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Middle School At Parkside 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 Middle School At Parkside is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Middle School At Parkside?
759 students attend Middle School At Parkside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Middle School At Parkside students are White, 35% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Middle School At Parkside?
Middle School At Parkside has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Middle School At Parkside offer ?
Middle School At Parkside offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Middle School At Parkside part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 759 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 13% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
