Serving 665 students in grades 6-8, Upton 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 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Upton 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 Upton Middle School is 0.45, 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Upton Middle School?
665 students attend Upton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Upton Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Upton Middle School?
Upton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Upton Middle School offer ?
Upton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Upton Middle School part of?
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