Summary:
Addison Middle School is the only middle school in the Addison Community Schools district, serving grades 6-8 with 164 students in a rural area of Addison, Michigan. The school holds a 2-star rating and ranks in the 48th percentile of Michigan middle schools, placing it in the lower-middle tier academically.
Academically, the school shows a mixed profile. The most concerning trend is in English Language Arts: 7th graders scored 24.1% proficient on the M-Step, a 14.3-point gap behind the state, while 8th graders saw a dramatic 17-point drop on the PSAT ELA (from 66% to 49%). However, 6th grade ELA improved significantly by 12 points to 36.5%. Math tells a more positive story—6th and 7th graders both improved year-over-year, and 8th graders actually outperformed the state on PSAT Math (34.7% vs. 33.2%). Social studies is a relative strength, with 8th graders nearly matching the state average at 48%.
Operationally, the school spends $14,124 per student with a student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1. Chronic absenteeism stands at 24.5%, which is notably better than the state average of 27.9%—a commendable achievement given that over half the students (51.83%) qualify for free/reduced lunch. Cohort tracking reveals the school appears more effective at math instruction than literacy as students progress through middle school. The 7th grade ELA gap, which persisted across both years, suggests a systemic literacy challenge that needs targeted intervention. While the school's 2-star rating reflects its current standing, the strong math gains and improved 6th grade ELA scores offer hope for future improvement if literacy support can be strengthened in the upper grades.
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