Serving 824 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 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 824 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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 0.56. 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?
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?
824 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, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% 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?
We explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
Explore the origins of educational segregation during the colonial era and the differential treatment of Native American, African American, and white students. This article delves into the historical context, policies, and societal attitudes that shaped early education in colonial America, highlighting the disparities and injustices that persisted within the schooling systems of that time.
Explore the revolutionary approach of Personalized Learning in K-12 education. This article discusses the benefits, challenges, and potential of tailoring education to individual student needs, incorporating technology and adaptive learning methods to prepare students for the 21st century.
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 824 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 32% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Related School Videos
9:00
1:43
1:30
2:05
Related School News
GIBRALTAR, Mich. - A Shumate Middle School teacher has been placed on administrative leave and is facing an assault and battery ...
Ansari, now a Wayne State University Student,†...
