Summary:
Delton Kellogg Schools is home to a single middle school, Delton Kellogg Middle School, which serves grades 5 through 8 in the Delton, Michigan area with an enrollment of 293 students.
Delton Kellogg Middle School shows a promising upward trend, rebounding to its best state ranking in three years (58th percentile, up from 47th the prior year). The school’s standout strength is 8th grade PSAT English Language Arts, where 75.4% of students scored proficient—a remarkable 10.6 points above the state average. This is especially notable given that nearly 58% of students qualify for free/reduced lunch. The school also made dramatic year-over-year gains in several areas, including 5th grade ELA (+13.7 points), 8th grade Social Studies (+13.0 points), and 8th grade PSAT Math (+11.7 points). Chronic absenteeism (20.7%) is well below the state average (27.9%), suggesting strong engagement despite economic challenges.
However, the picture is mixed. Math proficiency lags significantly in 5th grade (21.3% vs. 32.2% state) and 7th grade (25.4% vs. 33.3% state), while 6th grade math matches the state average. ELA scores also decline as students progress: 5th grade (47.5%) drops to 6th grade (34.8%) and 7th grade (34.3%), though 8th grade PSAT results break that pattern. The school’s 5th graders show a striking 26-point gap between ELA (above state) and math (well below state), suggesting an imbalance in instructional focus. With per-student spending of $15,492 and a favorable 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio, the school appears well-resourced. The key takeaway for parents: this school demonstrates genuine literacy strength and strong recent momentum, but math proficiency—especially in lower grades—remains an area needing attention.
Thank you for your feedback!