Serving 779 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Kidder 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 18% (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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 779 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Northwest Kidder 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 Northwest Kidder Middle School is 0.41, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% 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 Northwest Kidder Middle School?
779 students attend Northwest Kidder Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Northwest Kidder Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Northwest Kidder Middle School?
Northwest Kidder Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Northwest Kidder Middle School offer ?
Northwest Kidder Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Northwest Kidder Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 779 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 24%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 40% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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