Summary:
Middleton, Michigan is home to just one middle school, Fulton Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Fulton Schools district.
For parents considering this area, the standout story is one of consistent, meaningful improvement. Over the past three school years, Fulton Middle School has climbed from the 41st percentile to the 66th percentile in Michigan’s state rankings, moving from a 2-star to a 3-star rating. This upward trend is backed by strong academic gains, particularly in English Language Arts. Between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, 6th-grade ELA proficiency jumped by 8.2 percentage points and 7th-grade ELA by 9.2 points, bringing both grades essentially in line with state averages. The school also shows notable strengths in 6th-grade math, where proficiency (41%) exceeds the state by over 9 points, and in 8th-grade science, which has been above the state average for two consecutive years.
However, the data reveals some areas that need attention. While 6th-grade math is a clear strength, 7th-grade math proficiency (30%) lags behind the state, suggesting a possible transition challenge. Additionally, 8th-grade social studies and PSAT ELA scores trail state averages, with the PSAT ELA score dropping significantly from 75% to 58.5% year-over-year. With a small enrollment of 119 students and a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio, the school offers an intimate learning environment. Per-student spending is robust at $14,049, and chronic absenteeism (22%) is well below the state average of 27.9%, which is encouraging given that over half the students qualify for free or reduced lunch. Overall, Fulton Middle School appears to be a school on the rise, with clear momentum in core subjects, though continued focus on upper-grade math and social studies will be key to sustaining its positive trajectory.
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