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Wagar 78 Middle School

11200 Grafton Rd
Carleton, MI 48117
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 427 students in grades 7-8, Wagar 78 Middle School ranks in the top 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wagar 78 Middle School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wagar 78 Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wagar 78 Middle School is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1308 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wagar 78 Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wagar 78 Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
47%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wagar 78 Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wagar 78 Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wagar 78 Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wagar 78 Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
93%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Wagar 78 Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wagar 78 Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wagar 78 Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wagar 78 Middle School's ranking?
Wagar 78 Middle School is ranked #1308 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wagar 78 Middle School?
427 students attend Wagar 78 Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Wagar 78 Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wagar 78 Middle School?
Wagar 78 Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wagar 78 Middle School offer ?
Wagar 78 Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Wagar 78 Middle School part of?
Wagar 78 Middle School is part of Airport Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 427 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 47% (Top 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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