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Armada Middle School

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Armada Middle School ranks 182 nd of 896 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

182^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 896 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 80% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Armada Middle School, part of the highly-rated Armada Area Schools district, serves 383 students in grades 6-8 in the rural community of Armada, MI. This smaller-than-average middle school stands out for its exceptional support of special education students, strong math and science scores, and a personal learning environment that consistently outperforms many larger neighboring schools.

Armada's most defining strength is its statewide leadership in serving special education students, ranking in the top 5% of Michigan middle schools for this subgroup in recent years—a feat unmatched by nearby schools like Anchor Bay Middle School South or Iroquois Middle School. Academically, the school excels in 8th-grade PSAT math, with 56.2% proficiency versus the state average of 33.2%, and also posts strong science (51.8%) and social studies (65%) scores. Its low chronic absenteeism rate (16.6%, nearly half the state average) and efficient spending ($13,450 per student—less than several nearby schools that rank lower) indicate a well-managed, engaging environment. When compared directly to its closest rival, Richmond Middle School just 6.7 miles away, Armada outperforms it in nearly every metric, including more than doubling Richmond's 8th-grade math proficiency rate.

Parents should note that Armada's overall state ranking has fluctuated recently—from a stellar 84th place (5 stars) in 2023-2024 to roughly 182nd in the past two years—likely reflecting natural variation between student cohorts rather than systemic decline. The school's performance with its small low-income student subgroup has also been inconsistent, swinging from a top-15 statewide ranking to the 61st percentile in one year, an area worth monitoring. With a student-teacher ratio of 18.2 (lower than larger schools like Malow Junior High at 22.2), Armada offers a more personalized experience that benefits all learners, making it a compelling choice for families seeking strong academics and inclusive support in a close-knit setting.

383

Students ?

18.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,450

Per pupil spending ?

18.3%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

23550 Armada Center Rd
Armada, MI 48005-2700

(586) 784-2500

District: Armada Area Schools

Students who attend Armada Middle School usually attend:

High:

Armada High School

Feeder schools for Armada Middle School:

Elementary:

Orville C Krause Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.7%

Hispanic:

1.3%

Two or more races:

0.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 89th percentile in 2016 → 80th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (51% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 20% of Michigan middle schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 9 percentile points since 2016

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school51%

District avg51%

Michigan avg41%

182^nd of 896

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 20%▼ down 9 pts since 2016

From top 11% (2016) to top 20% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

69^th of 625Armada Area Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	74.3	182 of 896	79.7%	★★★★☆
2025	73.8	183 of 890	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	88.2	84 of 897	90.6%	★★★★★
2023	81.0	123 of 883	86.1%	★★★★☆
2022	82.1	100 of 776	87.1%	★★★★☆
2021	80.8	89 of 675	86.8%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	167 of 792	78.9%	★★★★☆
2018	80.2	143 of 838	82.9%	★★★★☆
2017	76.5	142 of 821	82.7%	★★★★☆
2016	85.1	97 of 894	89.1%	★★★★☆
2015	76.6	162 of 919	82.4%	★★★★☆
2014	73.8	196 of 921	78.7%	★★★★☆
2013	54.2	417 of 919	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.1	397 of 900	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2011	68.2	295 of 858	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	64.5	400 of 851	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	68.9	300 of 847	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.9	346 of 839	58.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	62.1	388 of 823	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.4	347 of 806	56.9%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.9	150 of 789	81.0%	★★★★☆
2025	73.3	153 of 789	80.6%	★★★★☆
2024	84.6	81 of 771	89.5%	★★★★☆
2023	74.7	133 of 770	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	83.2	75 of 657	88.6%	★★★★☆
2021	74.6	84 of 521	83.9%	★★★★☆
2019	68.3	171 of 658	74.0%	★★★★☆
2018	83.2	105 of 794	86.8%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	80.7	87 of 834	89.6%	★★★★☆
2025	54.3	328 of 832	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	93.8	15 of 836	98.2%	★★★★★
2023	82.5	71 of 825	91.4%	★★★★★
2022	76.2	93 of 691	86.5%	★★★★☆
2021	80.6	47 of 523	91.0%	★★★★★
2019	51.1	309 of 672	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.0	348 of 815	57.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	69.4	193 of 813	76.3%	★★★★☆
2025	67.6	198 of 798	75.2%	★★★★☆
2024	86.9	82 of 786	89.6%	★★★★☆
2023	79.6	119 of 776	84.7%	★★★★☆
2022	74.8	119 of 658	81.9%	★★★★☆
2021	77.5	83 of 540	84.6%	★★★★☆
2019	71.8	142 of 639	77.8%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	193 of 797	75.8%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	83.8	13 of 244	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	97.6	4 of 201	98.0%	★★★★★
2023	93.1	4 of 199	98.0%	★★★★★
2018	57.5	107 of 377	71.6%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	64.0	203 of 687	70.5%	★★★★☆
2025	63.3	211 of 696	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.8	107 of 701	84.7%	★★★★☆
2023	71.3	157 of 688	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	74.1	129 of 638	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	76.2	100 of 577	82.7%	★★★★☆
2019	65.3	183 of 624	70.7%	★★★★☆
2018	71.4	154 of 678	77.3%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)95th percentile+15 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)90th percentile+10 vs school

Female (2026)81st percentile~ school

Male (2026)76th percentile-3 vs school

White (2026)70th percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Social Studies65%+15 vs state

Mathematics56%+23 vs state

Science52%+13 vs state

English Language Arts43%+5 vs state

Math36%+4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)		PSAT Mathematics (2026)		M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)		M-Step Social Studies (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT English Language Arts 9th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 9th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Armada Middle School	Public	6-8	23550 Armada Center Rd	Armada	48005	Macomb County	Armada Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 784-2500	383	21	18.2	18.3%	374 (97.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	74.3	182^nd of 896 public middle schools	79.7%		73.8	183^rd of 890 public middle schools	79.4%	1	74.5		56.2				48.4	37.5			36.7	36.0		51.8		65.0	$13,450	$1,024	$12,425
Richmond Middle School	Public	4-8	35250 Division Rd	Richmond	48062	Macomb County	Richmond Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 727-7552	570	31	18.1	28.6%	517 (90.7%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.2%)	8 (1.4%)	68	229^th of 896 public middle schools	74.4%		59.6	305^th of 890 public middle schools	65.7%	76	69.3		24.6		49.2	46.3	47.6	45.1	46.8	23.6	38.7	39.8	43.1	50.9	28.5	57.9	$13,653	$823	$12,830
Romeo Middle School	Public	6-8	11091 32 Mile Rd	Bruce Township	48065	Macomb County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 752-0240	1,196	64	18.8	21.4%	1,019 (85.2%)	20 (1.7%)	101 (8.4%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.8%)	77	163^rd of 896 public middle schools	81.8%		79.1	146^th of 890 public middle schools	83.6%	17	82.7		49.9				38.0	44.9			39.1	50.7		47.4		67.1	$12,760	$244	$12,516
Almont Middle School	Public	4-7	4624 Kidder Rd	Almont	48003	Lapeer County	Almont Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 798-3578	430	24	17.7	22.1%	385 (89.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.6%)	87.2	91^st of 896 public middle schools	89.8%		76.1	165^th of 890 public middle schools	81.5%	74					54.0	49.2	64.6	50.5	54.0	31.5	56.3	45.4	50.0		46.8		$12,463	$639	$11,825
Middle School East	Public, Magnet	6-8	30300 Hickey Rd	Chesterfield	48051	Macomb County	L'Anse Creuse Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(586) 493-5200	626	30	20.8	33.5%	458 (73.2%)	89 (14.2%)	30 (4.8%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (5.9%)	61.5	282^nd of 896 public middle schools	68.5%		61.3	287^th of 890 public middle schools	67.8%	5	69.8		33.3				34.8	49.5			29.3	36.3		42.6		53.2	$14,953	$1,015	$13,938
Anchor Bay Middle School North	Public	5-8	52805 Ashley Dr	New Baltimore	48047	Macomb County	Anchor Bay School District	No	No	No	No	(586) 725-7373	671	33	20.3	14.6%	613 (91.4%)	17 (2.5%)	4 (0.6%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.6%)								(n/a)						55.4	47.7			35.7	38.1		58.4		35.4		$14,510	$1,168	$13,342
Anchor Bay Middle School South	Public	5-8	48650 Sugarbush Rd	Chesterfield	48047	Macomb County	Anchor Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 949-4510	509	33	15.5	37.1%	423 (83.1%)	28 (5.5%)	16 (3.1%)	8 (1.6%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.3%)	73.3	191^st of 896 public middle schools	78.7%		62.5	276^th of 890 public middle schools	69.0%	85	77.5		47.2					45.9				39.7		43.1		54.4	$16,436	$1,460	$14,976
Malow Junior High School	Public	7-9	6400 25 Mile Rd	Shelby Township	48316	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-3500	1,084	49	22.2	27.7%	886 (81.7%)	30 (2.8%)	85 (7.8%)	53 (4.9%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (2.6%)	84.2	112^th of 896 public middle schools	87.5%		77.7	152^nd of 890 public middle schools	82.9%	40	80.3	77.2	55.5	50.3				43.4				49.9		61.0		62.0	$13,683	$564	$13,119
Iroquois Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	48301 Romeo Plank Rd	Macomb	48044	Macomb County	Chippewa Valley Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(586) 723-3700	814	37	22.0	25.6%	661 (81.2%)	59 (7.2%)	28 (3.4%)	33 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.1%)	79.3	144^th of 896 public middle schools	83.9%		76.7	157^th of 890 public middle schools	82.4%	13	80.6		50.0				40.0	47.2			40.0	53.7		51.5		65.0	$12,920	$753	$12,167
Seneca Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	47200 Heydenreich Rd	Macomb	48044	Macomb County	Chippewa Valley Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(586) 723-3900	1,078	48	22.4	25.4%	789 (73.2%)	118 (10.9%)	51 (4.7%)	40 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	80 (7.4%)	71.8	205^th of 896 public middle schools	77.1%		70.1	208^th of 890 public middle schools	76.6%	3	74.6		34.0				44.4	47.0			39.1	48.3		44.7		58.5	$12,735	$765	$11,970

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Armada Middle School ranks 182^nd of 896 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Armada Middle School?

Students at Armada Middle School are 98% White, 1% Hispanic.

What district is Armada Middle School in?

Armada Area Schools

How many students attend Armada Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 383 students attended Armada Middle School.

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Students who attend Armada Middle School usually go on to attend Armada High School

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