Middle Schools in Ferndale Public Schools

Ferndale Public Schools, located in Ferndale, Michigan, has one middle school, Ferndale Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Ferndale Middle School appears to be a relatively low-performing school within the district, with several areas of concern that may require a comprehensive approach to address.

Ferndale Middle School has a 2-star rating out of 5 from SchoolDigger, indicating a relatively low statewide ranking. The school's performance on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and PSAT, is generally below the state averages in most subject areas, with the exception of 7th-grade English Language Arts. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Ferndale Middle School has a high percentage of students (61.42%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

Despite the higher-than-average spending per student at $16,136, the school's performance remains below the state average, indicating that simply allocating more resources may not be enough to improve outcomes. The school's student-teacher ratio of 18.2 is slightly higher than the state average, which may also be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles. Overall, the data suggests that addressing the challenges faced by Ferndale Middle School, such as chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage, may require a comprehensive approach that goes beyond simply increasing funding and resources.