Serving 461 students in grades 6-8, Paw Paw 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 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to 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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Paw Paw 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 Paw Paw Middle School is 0.28, 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?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Paw Paw Middle School?
461 students attend Paw Paw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Paw Paw Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Paw Paw Middle School?
Paw Paw Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Paw Paw Middle School offer ?
Paw Paw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Paw Paw Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 461 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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