Serving 640 students in grades 6-8, Tappan Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 640 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Tappan Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tappan Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Tappan Middle School is ranked #343 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Tappan Middle School often compared to?
Tappan Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Scarlett Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Tappan Middle School?
640 students attend Tappan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Tappan Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tappan Middle School?
Tappan Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tappan Middle School offer ?
Tappan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Tappan Middle School part of?
Most staff are pretty nice, lunches are decent (don't get the fries trust me). The electives choices are cool. One of my favorite parts of the school is the big library. One thing that could use work is lunch staff.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Seventh Grader in 2021
51/20/2020
Good School nice teachers great after-school programs and athletics.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Henry E.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 640 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 48%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 56% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 66% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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