Serving 795 students in grades 6-8, Shumate Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Shumate 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 Shumate Middle School is 0.38, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Shumate Middle School?
795 students attend Shumate Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Shumate Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shumate Middle School?
Shumate Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Shumate Middle School offer ?
Shumate Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shumate Middle School part of?
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