Summary:
Eaton Rapids Public Schools has one middle school, Eaton Rapids Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school is located in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, a small city about 15 miles southwest of Lansing. While Eaton Rapids Middle School has higher per-student spending than the state average, its academic performance has been declining in recent years compared to other middle schools across Michigan.
Eaton Rapids Middle School's statewide ranking has dropped from 409th out of 883 Michigan middle schools in 2022-2023 to 511th out of 890 in 2024-2025. The school's proficiency rates on standardized tests in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies are all below the state average. Additionally, the school's PSAT performance is also lower than the Michigan average in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.
Despite the higher per-student spending, Eaton Rapids Middle School faces some challenges. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (41.63%), indicating a significant socioeconomic need among the student population. The school's student-teacher ratio of 14.1 is also slightly higher than the state average. These factors may contribute to the school's academic underperformance and declining statewide ranking, suggesting the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes at Eaton Rapids Middle School within the Eaton Rapids Public Schools district.
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