Duncan Lake Middle School

Public 7-8

9757 Duncan Lake Ave SE
Caledonia, MI 49316-9411

(616) 891-1380

District: Caledonia Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
33^rd of 883 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,866

Students who attend Duncan Lake Middle School usually attend:

High:

Caledonia High School

Feeder schools for Duncan Lake Middle School:

Elementary:	Caledonia Elementary School
	Duncan Lake Early Childhood Center
	Dutton Elementary School
	Emmons Lake Elementary School
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	Kettle Lake Elementary School
	Paris Ridge Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 18.7

Number of students: 679

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.4%

Two or more races:

5.7%

Hispanic:

5.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 23.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Duncan Lake Middle School ranks better than 96.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.27. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85.4%), two or more races (5.7%), Hispanic (5.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 23.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Duncan Lake Middle School is 18.7. (See more...)

Compare Duncan Lake Middle School employs 36.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Duncan Lake Middle School is $13,866.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Duncan Lake Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Duncan Lake Middle School 33^rd of 883 Michigan public middle schools. (See Duncan Lake Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Caledonia Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Caledonia Community Schools 13^th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Duncan Lake Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Duncan Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	83.66	69^th	823	91.6%
2008	85.04	58^th	839	93.1%
2009	82.72	83^rd	847	90.2%
2010	82.59	70^th	851	91.8%
2011	86.47	30^th	858	96.5%
2012	86.17	88^th	900	90.2%
2013	80.37	131^st	919	85.7%
2014	79.05	148^th	921	83.9%
2015	86.88	80^th	919	91.3%
2016	89.36	70^th	894	92.2%
2017	77.32	137^th	821	83.3%
2018	74.87	187^th	838	77.7%
2019	76.03	145^th	792	81.7%
2021	88.60	54^th	675	92.0%
2022	94.02	33^rd	776	95.7%
2023	94.27	33^rd	883	96.3%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Duncan Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	81.64	7^th	65	89.2%
2023	81.98	17^th	163	89.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Duncan Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	75.34	44^th	377	88.3%
2022	63.92	25^th	70	64.3%
2023	81.85	14^th	199	93.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Duncan Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	68.72	199^th	815	75.6%
2019	64.21	182^nd	672	72.9%
2021	79.08	52^nd	523	90.1%
2022	81.15	70^th	691	89.9%
2023	89.50	33^rd	825	96.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Duncan Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	69.56	210^th	794	73.6%
2019	67.31	183^rd	658	72.2%
2021	81.60	61^st	521	88.3%
2022	91.30	39^th	657	94.1%
2023	93.23	31^st	770	96.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Duncan Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	75.92	152^nd	797	80.9%
2019	76.86	109^th	639	82.9%
2021	89.00	39^th	540	92.8%
2022	94.32	29^th	658	95.6%
2023	92.84	43^rd	776	94.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Duncan Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	94.02	4^th	138	97.1%
2023	81.59	28^th	246	88.6%

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Rank History for White students at Duncan Lake Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	63.84	209^th	678	69.2%
2019	69.79	157^th	624	74.8%
2021	87.66	48^th	577	91.7%
2022	92.19	34^th	638	94.7%
2023	92.40	36^th	688	94.8%

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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Duncan Lake Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2005	398	3	4	3	3	n/a	n/a	411
2006	409	3	2	3	1	n/a	n/a	418
2007	434	2	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	440
2008	408	3	2	5	3	n/a	n/a	421
2009	411	10	8	13	3	n/a	n/a	445
2010	399	10	14	11	4	n/a	n/a	438
2011	420	5	11	16	1	3	4	460
2012	425	5	9	21	2	0	1	463
2013	457	5	8	24	1	0	4	499
2014	456	4	10	22	0	0	6	498
2015	447	5	12	22	1	0	13	500
2016	425	6	12	25	1	0	11	480
2017	428	4	8	27	2	0	13	482
2018	452	5	6	24	0	0	17	504
2019	532	9	8	26	0	0	19	594
2020	528	5	6	26	0	0	26	591
2021	512	4	7	33	0	0	31	587
2022	574	8	12	35	0	0	39	668
2023	580	10	13	37	0	0	39	679

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 Duncan Lake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	411	n/a	n/a	12.2
2006	418	0.0	n/a	18.9
2007	440	17.2	25.6	7.5
2008	421	23.6	17.8	12.6
2009	445	20.6	21.6	13.7
2010	438	20.5	21.2	21.2
2011	460	25.0	18.3	20.4
2012	463	20.1	22.9	19.7
2013	499	22.3	22.3	17.6
2014	498	27.3	18.2	20.5
2015	500	27.0	18.5	17.4
2016	480	27.0	17.7	16.7
2017	482	24.7	19.4	16.2
2018	504	27.6	18.2	21
2019	594	30.1	19.6	19.9
2020	591	30.5	19.3	22.2
2021	587	31.2	18.8	24.7
2022	668	32.9	20.2	17.7
2023	679	36.1	18.7	23.6

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 Duncan Lake Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	411	n/a	n/a	12.2
2006	418	0.0	n/a	18.9
2007	440	17.2	25.6	7.5
2008	421	23.6	17.8	12.6
2009	445	20.6	21.6	13.7
2010	438	20.5	21.2	21.2
2011	460	25.0	18.3	20.4
2012	463	20.1	22.9	19.7
2013	499	22.3	22.3	17.6
2014	498	27.3	18.2	20.5
2015	500	27.0	18.5	17.4
2016	480	27.0	17.7	16.7
2017	482	24.7	19.4	16.2
2018	504	27.6	18.2	21
2019	594	30.1	19.6	19.9
2020	591	30.5	19.3	22.2
2021	587	31.2	18.8	24.7
2022	668	32.9	20.2	17.7
2023	679	36.1	18.7	23.6

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Duncan Lake Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$819 (8.2%)	$9,170 (91.8%)	$9,989
2020	$852 (8.3%)	$9,368 (91.7%)	$10,220
2021	$1,386 (11.7%)	$10,424 (88.3%)	$11,810
2022	$1,308 (10.6%)	$11,004 (89.4%)	$12,312
2023	$1,353 (9.8%)	$12,513 (90.2%)	$13,866

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Duncan Lake Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 145^th of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 33^rd of 883 Middle schools	14.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Duncan Lake Middle School)	50	58.6	8.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Community Schools)	46.6	58.6	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
7th Grade Math (Duncan Lake Middle School)	44.5	61	16.5%
7th Grade Math (Caledonia Community Schools)	46.3	61	14.7%
7th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.7	31	4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Duncan Lake Middle School)	25.3	50.5	25.2%
8th Grade Social Studies (Caledonia Community Schools)	36.5	50.5	14%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Duncan Lake Middle School)	82.2	81	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Caledonia Community Schools)	83	81	2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Duncan Lake Middle School)	61.5	72.4	10.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Caledonia Community Schools)	63.8	72.4	8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	594	679	14.3%
African American	9	10	11.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	13	62.5%
Hispanic	26	37	42.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	532	580	9%
Two or More Races	19	39	105.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	19.9%	23.6%	3.7%

Schools Near Duncan Lake Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				PSAT English Language Arts (2023)	PSAT Mathematics (2023)	M-Step English Language Arts (2023)			M-Step Math (2023)			M-Step Science (2023)		M-Step Social Studies (2023)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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
Duncan Lake Middle School	Public	7-8	9757 Duncan Lake Ave SE	Caledonia	49316	Kent County	Caledonia Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 891-1380	679	36	18.7	23.6%	580 (85.4%)	10 (1.5%)	37 (5.4%)	13 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.7%)	94.3	33^rd of 883 public middle schools	96.3%		94	33^rd of 776 public middle schools	95.7%		81.0	72.4			58.6			61.0		60.2		50.5	$13,866	$1,353	$12,513
Kraft Meadows Intermediate School	Public	5-6	9230 Kraft Ave SE	Caledonia	49316	Kent County	Caledonia Community Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 891-8649	683	43	15.8	23.3%	564 (82.6%)	13 (1.9%)	47 (6.9%)	19 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	37 (5.4%)								(n/a)			72.2	59.2		63.7	63.9		68.4		51.7		$14,559	$1,287	$13,272
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School	Public	6-8	10375 Green Lake Rd	Middleville	49333	Barry County	Thornapple Kellogg School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 795-3349	745	39	19.1	37.9%	673 (90.3%)	11 (1.5%)	36 (4.8%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	19 (2.6%)	69	218^th of 883 public middle schools	75.3%		63.5	228^th of 776 public middle schools	70.6%	10	71.0	47.1		49.6	44.7		36.4	25.1		45.3		32.5	$12,413	$754	$11,659
Pinewood Middle School	Public	6-8	2100 60th St SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	Kentwood Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 455-1224	809	42	19.0	66.6%	213 (26.3%)	283 (35.0%)	139 (17.2%)	96 (11.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	76 (9.4%)	38.2	527^th of 883 public middle schools	40.3%		45.9	391^st of 776 public middle schools	49.6%	136	51.7	28.2		39.8	31.7		23.4	23.9		22.3		16.7	$14,188	$2,430	$11,758
Crestwood Middle School	Public	6-8	2674 44th St SE	Grand Rapids	49512	Kent County	Kentwood Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 455-1200	682	42	16.3	70.4%	174 (25.5%)	241 (35.3%)	87 (12.8%)	128 (18.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (7.5%)	59.2	291^st of 883 public middle schools	67.0%		55	297^th of 776 public middle schools	61.7%	6	55.6	42.2		44.2	43.2		37.2	30.1		36.0		23.7	$16,714	$2,453	$14,260
Valleywood Middle School	Public	6-8	1110 50th St SE	Grand Rapids	49508	Kent County	Kentwood Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 538-7670	514	35	14.7	83.7%	107 (20.8%)	191 (37.2%)	110 (21.4%)	49 (9.5%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.3%)	24.5	655^th of 883 public middle schools	25.8%		17.3	638^th of 776 public middle schools	17.8%	17	38.8	17.8		22.2	26.8		13.7	22.6		21.1		17.8	$18,965	$3,343	$15,622
Kelloggsville Middle School	Public	6-8	4650 Division Ave S	Grand Rapids	49548	Kent County	Kelloggsville Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 532-1575	450	26	17.4	86.2%	71 (15.8%)	123 (27.3%)	200 (44.4%)	20 (4.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (7.6%)	18.8	712^th of 883 public middle schools	19.4%		15.6	660^th of 776 public middle schools	14.9%	52	51.0	16.6		13.5	13.3		8.2	6.9		26.2		13.4	$14,825	$2,325	$12,501
Wayland Union Middle School	Public	5-8	701 Wildcat Dr	Wayland	49348	Allegan County	Wayland Union Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(269) 792-2306	649	38	17.2	40.4%	545 (84.0%)	7 (1.1%)	57 (8.8%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (5.2%)	72.5	186^th of 883 public middle schools	78.9%		69.3	181^st of 776 public middle schools	76.7%	5	65.4	46.7		51.5	36.6		39.3	34.5		54.2		36.3	$12,826	$1,325	$11,500
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School	Public	3-7	8638 Byron Center Ave SW	Byron Center	49315	Kent County	Byron Center Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 878-6400	702	31	22.6	23.6%	546 (77.8%)	15 (2.1%)	67 (9.5%)	35 (5.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (5.6%)								(n/a)			63.2	68.2		56.8	63.5		60.5		37.6		$13,818	$1,720	$12,099
Godwin Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Wexford St SE	Grand Rapids	49548	Kent County	Godwin Heights Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(616) 252-2070	389	23	16.9	95.4%	44 (11.3%)	91 (23.4%)	223 (57.3%)	4 (1.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.2%)	21.5	680^th of 883 public middle schools	23.0%		18.7	627^th of 776 public middle schools	19.2%	53	42.9	11.1		31.7	23.0		12.1	17.5		19.0		9.5	$19,373	$2,762	$16,611

Frequently Asked Questions about Duncan Lake Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Duncan Lake Middle School?

Students at Duncan Lake Middle School are 85% White, 6% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 1% African American.

What district is Duncan Lake Middle School in?

Caledonia Community Schools

What high school do graduates of Duncan Lake Middle School attend?

Students who attend Duncan Lake Middle School usually go on to attend Caledonia High School

Is Duncan Lake Middle School a good school?

Yes! Duncan Lake Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 33^rd of 883 Michigan middle schools.

How many students attend Duncan Lake Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 679 students attended Duncan Lake Middle School.

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