Summary:
Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw is home to one middle school, Washington Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 in Calumet, MI, with 275 students enrolled.
Washington Middle School is a strong performer overall, ranking in the 77th percentile statewide (209th out of 896 Michigan middle schools) with a 4-star rating. The school consistently beats state averages in most subjects, with particularly impressive results in 8th grade science (54.1% proficient vs. 39.2% statewide) and social studies (60.8% vs. 50.3%). Seventh graders also shine, with 52.6% proficient in both ELA and math, outpacing state averages by 14 and 19 percentage points respectively. The school also posted a remarkable turnaround in 8th grade PSAT math, jumping from 21.8% proficiency in 2024-2025 to 45.3% in 2025-2026, now well above the state average of 33.2%.
The main area of concern is 6th grade ELA, where only 30.2% of students are proficient compared to the state's 37.5% — a notable dip that contrasts sharply with the strong 7th grade performance the same year. This suggests a possible transition-year challenge that may warrant additional literacy support. On a positive note, chronic absenteeism is just 14.2%, less than half the state average of 27.9%, indicating a healthy, engaging school climate. With 46.18% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, the school faces socioeconomic challenges, yet still outperforms state averages in most areas. The district spends $14,668 per student and maintains a favorable 13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio, which likely supports individualized instruction. While the district's overall ranking (78th percentile) is slightly higher than the middle school's, this single-school district offers a cohesive educational experience from elementary through high school.
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