Chippewa Middle School vs. Macdonald Middle School
Should you attend Chippewa Middle School or Macdonald Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Chippewa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Macdonald Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 679 students in grades 6-8, Chippewa Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (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 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 842 students in grades 6-8, Macdonald 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 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
679 students
842 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
43 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#240 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#1041 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
-
268
Grade 7 Students
338
296
Grade 8 Students
341
278
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
5%
% Hispanic
4%
12%
% Black
7%
18%
% White
55%
53%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
12%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
