Serving 236 students in grades 6-8, Vassar Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
236 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)38%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Vassar Middle School?
236 students attend Vassar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Vassar Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vassar Middle School?
Vassar Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Vassar Middle School offer ?
Vassar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Vassar Middle School part of?
Vassar Middle School is part of Vassar 51爆料s School District.
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