Summary:
The Ida Public School District is home to a single middle school, Ida Middle School, which serves grades 5 through 8 and enrolls 467 students in a largely rural area of southeastern Michigan.
Ida Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, earning a 4-star rating and ranking in the 87th percentile statewide (118th out of 896 Michigan middle schools). The school has shown consistent improvement over the past three years, climbing from the 80th to the 87th percentile. Academically, it outperforms the state average in every subject and grade level tested. For example, 5th-grade ELA proficiency is 63.8% versus the state's 43.8%, and 8th-grade social studies proficiency reaches 71.2% compared to the state's 50.3%. Even in math, where the school is relatively weaker, 7th graders post a 51.3% proficiency rate versus the state's 33.3%. The school also excels on the 8th-grade PSAT 8/9, with 81.1% of students proficient in ELA, signaling strong college readiness preparation.
One of the most striking metrics is the chronic absenteeism rate of just 6.9%, far below the district's 11.9% and a fraction of the state's 27.9%—a clear sign of strong student engagement. Only 18.2% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, and the district spends $13,335 per student with a student-teacher ratio of 20.1:1. While ELA is a particular strength (proficiency ranges from 50.4% to 81.1%), math proficiency is comparatively lower (37.1% to 51.3%), though still above state averages. Year-over-year data shows notable gains in 8th-grade social studies (from 60.7% to 71.2%) and PSAT math (from 41.4% to 45.9%), reflecting a commitment to continuous improvement. For parents, this school offers a rigorous, supportive environment with exceptional attendance and consistent academic growth across all core subjects.
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