Serving 93 students in grades 6-8, North Central Middle School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 93 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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North Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
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North Central Middle School's student population of 93 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
93 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Students by Grade
North Central Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Central Middle School is 0.11, which is less 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
#1493 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
94%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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North Central Middle School is ranked #1493 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend North Central Middle School?
93 students attend North Central Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of North Central Middle School students are White, 5% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of North Central Middle School?
North Central Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does North Central Middle School offer ?
North Central Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is North Central Middle School part of?
North Central Middle School is part of North Central Area Schools School District.
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