Thomas Simpson Middle School

Public 6-8

 24900 Meadows Ave
       Flat Rock, MI  48134-1369


(734) 535-6700

District: Flat Rock Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
480th of 883 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,856 Help


Students who attend Thomas Simpson Middle School usually attend:

High:    Flat Rock Community High School

Feeder schools for Thomas Simpson Middle School:

Elementary:    Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School
    John M Barnes Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  402

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.3%
African American:
6.7%
Hispanic:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44% Help


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Compare Details Thomas Simpson Middle School ranks worse than 54.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.36. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.3%), African American (6.7%), Hispanic (5.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas Simpson Middle School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas Simpson Middle School is $12,856.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Thomas Simpson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas Simpson Middle School 480th of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See Thomas Simpson Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Flat Rock Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Flat Rock Community Schools 479th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Thomas Simpson Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Thomas Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 50.29 518th 806 35.7%
2007 47.67 556th 823 32.4%
2008 51.36 542nd 839 35.4%
2009 67.01 340th 847 59.9%
2010 66.82 346th 851 59.3%
2011 53.63 521st 858 39.3%
2012 52.32 439th 900 51.2%
2013 60.71 336th 919 63.4%
2014 62.73 317th 921 65.6%
2015 63.78 306th 919 66.7%
2016 61.50 311th 894 65.2%
2017 58.43 283rd 821 65.5%
2018 41.32 519th 838 38.1%
2019 34.62 517th 792 34.7%
2021 24.01 533rd 675 21.0%
2022 45.29 401st 776 48.3%
2023 43.36 480th 883 45.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.97 163rd 377 56.8%
2023 38.88 119th 199 40.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Thomas Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.21 550th 815 32.5%
2019 23.03 562nd 672 16.4%
2021 23.84 435th 523 16.8%
2022 54.40 270th 691 60.9%
2023 31.33 576th 825 30.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Thomas Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.61 462nd 794 41.8%
2019 30.67 469th 658 28.7%
2021 24.49 417th 521 20.0%
2022 41.78 350th 657 46.7%
2023 40.30 447th 770 41.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Thomas Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.34 504th 797 36.8%
2019 29.83 462nd 639 27.7%
2021 17.67 481st 540 10.9%
2022 38.80 381st 658 42.1%
2023 37.50 476th 776 38.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Thomas Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.52 159th 266 40.2%
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Rank History for White students at Thomas Simpson Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.85 521st 678 23.2%
2019 23.80 498th 624 20.2%
2021 18.17 493rd 577 14.6%
2022 36.33 397th 638 37.8%
2023 31.33 484th 688 29.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Thomas Simpson Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 357 6 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1989 368 4 10 1 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1990 354 3 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1991 375 2 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1992 391 3 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 399
1993 383 2 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1994 378 4 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 389
1995 375 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1996 375 2 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1997 392 4 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 405
1998 365 2 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 376
1999 381 2 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 392
2000 349 6 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 363
2001 372 4 2 2 3 n/a n/a 0 383
2002 363 14 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 390
2003 363 14 5 5 3 n/a n/a 0 390
2004 384 15 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2005 392 17 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 417
2006 401 17 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 427
2007 430 13 2 7 2 n/a n/a 0 454
2008 407 13 1 6 4 n/a n/a 0 431
2009 403 14 4 14 2 n/a n/a 0 437
2010 423 14 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 462
2011 375 21 6 22 2 0 5 0 431
2012 375 21 5 19 3 1 8 0 432
2013 374 27 2 19 1 1 11 0 435
2014 398 20 3 22 1 1 8 0 453
2015 382 21 4 19 1 0 4 0 431
2016 362 13 6 22 1 0 5 0 409
2017 356 20 4 28 1 0 8 0 417
2018 373 21 7 28 0 0 11 0 440
2019 368 25 4 29 1 0 17 0 444
2020 363 24 7 28 1 0 15 0 438
2021 365 25 3 30 1 0 10 0 434
2022 335 28 3 28 1 0 4 0 399
2023 343 27 2 22 1 0 7 0 402

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas Simpson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 n/a n/a n/a
1989 383 n/a n/a 9.1
1990 364 25.0 14.5 8.8
1991 381 n/a n/a n/a
1992 399 n/a n/a 17.3
1993 392 n/a 0.0 17.3
1994 389 19.3 20.2 13.1
1995 383 20.2 19.0 17.8
1996 383 20.2 19.0 17.8
1997 405 21.0 19.3 17.5
1998 376 20.0 18.8 23.1
1999 392 22.0 17.8 12
2000 363 23.0 15.8 19
2001 383 21.0 18.2 21.9
2002 390 19.8 19.7 26.9
2003 390 19.8 19.7 26.9
2004 407 20.5 19.9 29.2
2005 417 20.5 20.3 28.1
2006 427 20.3 21.0 29.3
2007 454 21.9 20.7 34.6
2008 431 23.0 18.7 38.1
2009 437 22.0 19.9 40.3
2010 462 23.2 19.9 40.7
2011 431 20.6 20.9 55.5
2012 432 19.8 21.8 37.5
2013 435 20.5 21.2 36.8
2014 453 20.9 21.6 36
2015 431 20.0 21.5 32.7
2016 409 20.0 20.4 34.5
2017 417 20.0 20.8 30.7
2018 440 19.7 22.2 41.4
2019 444 22.0 20.1 42.1
2020 438 19.7 22.1 40
2021 434 20.7 20.8 39.4
2022 399 19.0 20.9 39.8
2023 402 22.4 17.9 44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas Simpson Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 372 n/a n/a n/a
1989 383 n/a n/a 9.1
1990 364 25.0 14.5 8.8
1991 381 n/a n/a n/a
1992 399 n/a n/a 17.3
1993 392 n/a 0.0 17.3
1994 389 19.3 20.2 13.1
1995 383 20.2 19.0 17.8
1996 383 20.2 19.0 17.8
1997 405 21.0 19.3 17.5
1998 376 20.0 18.8 23.1
1999 392 22.0 17.8 12
2000 363 23.0 15.8 19
2001 383 21.0 18.2 21.9
2002 390 19.8 19.7 26.9
2003 390 19.8 19.7 26.9
2004 407 20.5 19.9 29.2
2005 417 20.5 20.3 28.1
2006 427 20.3 21.0 29.3
2007 454 21.9 20.7 34.6
2008 431 23.0 18.7 38.1
2009 437 22.0 19.9 40.3
2010 462 23.2 19.9 40.7
2011 431 20.6 20.9 55.5
2012 432 19.8 21.8 37.5
2013 435 20.5 21.2 36.8
2014 453 20.9 21.6 36
2015 431 20.0 21.5 32.7
2016 409 20.0 20.4 34.5
2017 417 20.0 20.8 30.7
2018 440 19.7 22.2 41.4
2019 444 22.0 20.1 42.1
2020 438 19.7 22.1 40
2021 434 20.7 20.8 39.4
2022 399 19.0 20.9 39.8
2023 402 22.4 17.9 44

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas Simpson Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $588 (6.2%) $8,971 (93.9%) $9,558
2020 $679 (6.9%) $9,181 (93.1%) $9,860
2021 $860 (7.9%) $10,015 (92.1%) $10,875
2022 $1,226 (9.5%) $11,630 (90.5%) $12,856

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas Simpson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 517th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 480th of 883 Middle schools
 10.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Simpson Middle School)35.819.4
 16.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Flat Rock Community Schools)3519.4
 15.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Thomas Simpson Middle School)30.822
 8.8%
   6th Grade Math (Flat Rock Community Schools)30.122
 8.1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Simpson Middle School)40.133.3
 6.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Flat Rock Community Schools)39.633.3
 6.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Thomas Simpson Middle School)2720.6
 6.4%
   7th Grade Math (Flat Rock Community Schools)26.620.6
 6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Thomas Simpson Middle School)15.827.3
 11.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Flat Rock Community Schools)14.927.3
 12.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Thomas Simpson Middle School)49.660.2
 10.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Flat Rock Community Schools)50.360.2
 9.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Thomas Simpson Middle School)29.532.3
 2.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Flat Rock Community Schools)27.532.3
 4.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students444402
 9.5%
African American2527
 8%
American Indian11
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic2922
 24.1%
Pacific Islander00
White368343
 6.8%
Two or More Races177
 58.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.1%44%
 1.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Thomas Simpson Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 402 students attended Thomas Simpson Middle School.

Thomas Simpson Middle School ranks 480th of 883 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Thomas Simpson Middle School usually go on to attend Flat Rock Community High School

Students at Thomas Simpson Middle School are 85% White, 7% African American, 5% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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