Boyd W Arthurs Middle School vs. Shumate Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 513 students in grades 6-8, Boyd W Arthurs 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 41% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
513 students
795 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
38 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1073 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1543 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
186
295
Grade 7 Students
183
261
Grade 8 Students
144
239
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
9%
% Black
2%
7%
% White
85%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
