Serving 461 students in grades 5-8, Newaygo 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 19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Newaygo 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 Newaygo Middle School is 0.34, 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.
Newaygo Middle School is ranked #2310 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Newaygo Middle School?
461 students attend Newaygo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Newaygo Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Newaygo Middle School?
Newaygo Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Newaygo Middle School offer ?
Newaygo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Newaygo Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 20%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 31% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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