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Au GresSims Middle School

Q: Is Au GresSims Middle School a good school?

Au GresSims Middle School ranks 383 rd of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

383^rd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 890 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 57% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Au GresSims Middle School is a public middle school in Au Gres, Michigan, serving 95 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Au Gres-Sims School District, which is ranked 269 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has seen increased spending per student, from $10,788 in 2020-2021 to $13,936 in 2023-2024, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes. Au GresSims Middle School consistently has higher chronic absenteeism rates compared to the state average, ranging from 27.6% to 34.2% over the past few years. Additionally, the school's performance on standardized tests, such as the M-Step and PSAT, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step English Language Arts, Math, and Science were all lower than the state averages.

When compared to the nearby Pinconning Middle School and Tawas Area Middle School, Au GresSims Middle School generally performs worse on standardized tests and has higher chronic absenteeism rates. To address these challenges, the school and district should consider implementing targeted interventions to improve attendance, developing a comprehensive academic improvement plan, and exploring ways to provide additional resources and support for students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

104

Students ?

16.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,936

Per pupil spending ?

59.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

310 S Court St
Au Gres, MI 48703-9332

(989) 876-7157

District: Au Gres-Sims School District

Students who attend Au GresSims Middle School usually attend:

High:

Au GresSims High School

Feeder schools for Au GresSims Middle School:

Elementary:

Au GresSims Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.7%

Two or more races:

8.7%

Hispanic:

3.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 25th percentile in 2017 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 32 percentile points since 2017

✓Above the Michigan median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg39%

Michigan avg41%

383^rd of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 32 pts since 2017

From bottom 25% (2017) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

269^th of 613Au Gres-Sims School District 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
2025	52.5	383 of 890	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	50.4	391 of 897	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.4	537 of 883	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	39.4	456 of 776	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	26.3	509 of 675	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.0	560 of 792	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	36.2	570 of 838	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2017	25.1	613 of 821	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	45.3	403 of 789	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.8	393 of 771	49.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.3	375 of 770	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2018	38.0	500 of 794	37.0%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	49.0	395 of 832	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	32.5	564 of 836	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	31.0	584 of 825	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	56.3	249 of 691	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	43.4	280 of 523	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.8	440 of 672	34.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.9	493 of 815	39.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	53.9	325 of 798	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	49.4	355 of 786	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	36.0	484 of 776	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.7	322 of 658	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	24.2	432 of 540	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	34.9	425 of 639	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.6	529 of 797	33.6%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	38.2	416 of 696	40.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.5	407 of 701	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	21.6	571 of 688	17.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.3	423 of 638	33.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	17.9	498 of 577	13.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	21.0	511 of 624	18.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	18.7	582 of 678	14.2%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Male (2025)59th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)53rd percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)49th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)40th percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies53%+6 vs state

English Language Arts40%~ state avg

Science36%-5 vs state

Math30%-3 vs state

Mathematics26%-5 vs state

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Schools Near Au GresSims Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th 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 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
Au GresSims Middle School	Public	6-8	310 S Court St	Au Gres	48703	Arenac County	Au Gres-Sims School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 876-7157	104	6	16.8	59.6%	87 (83.7%)	2 (1.9%)	4 (3.8%)	1 (1.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (8.7%)	52.5	383^rd of 890 public middle schools	57.0%		50.4	391^st of 897 public middle schools	56.4%	8	60.0	25.7		40.0	39.4		30.0	29.4		36.1		52.8	$13,936	$1,500	$12,436
Tawas Area Middle School	Public	5-8	255 W M 55	Tawas City	48763	Iosco County	Tawas Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 984-2300	340	20	17.0	46.2%	300 (88.2%)	1 (0.3%)	20 (5.9%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.0%)	61.7	282^nd of 890 public middle schools	68.3%		52.4	373^rd of 897 public middle schools	58.4%	91	72.4	27.6	55.3	34.7	46.6	29.4	29.2	27.3	52.9	48.0	37.6	62.2	$12,132	$2,374	$9,758
Pinconning Middle School	Public	6-8	605 W 5th St	Pinconning	48650	Bay County	Pinconning Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 308-0503	244	13	18.9	48.8%	218 (89.3%)	3 (1.2%)	15 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.3%)	49.6	415^th of 890 public middle schools	53.4%		49.9	398^th of 897 public middle schools	55.6%	17	64.0	30.3		44.6	26.1		32.0	22.9		40.2		39.1	$11,336	$2,308	$9,029

Frequently Asked Questions about Au GresSims Middle School

How many students attend Au GresSims Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 104 students attended Au GresSims Middle School.

What district is Au GresSims Middle School in?

Au Gres-Sims School District

What is the racial makeup of Au GresSims Middle School?

Students at Au GresSims Middle School are 84% White, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Is Au GresSims Middle School a good school?

Au GresSims Middle School ranks 383^rd of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Au GresSims Middle School attend?

Students who attend Au GresSims Middle School usually go on to attend Au GresSims High School

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