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Caro Middle School

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Caro Middle School ranks 548 th of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

548^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 890 Michigan Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Michigan middle schools

Summary

Caro Middle School is a public middle school serving 307 students in grades 6-8 in Caro, Michigan, which is part of the Caro Community Schools district. The school has consistently underperformed compared to state averages on standardized tests, with only 22% of 6th graders proficient in ELA and 14.3% proficient in Math, far below the state averages. Caro Middle School also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 29.4% to 31.9%, and a high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, between 60.97% and 67.34%.

In comparison, nearby middle schools such as EF Rittmueller Middle School in Frankenmuth and Millington Junior High School significantly outperform Caro Middle School on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and lower chronic absenteeism. These schools also serve more affluent student populations. Caro Middle School's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, with the school's ranking for female students and white students in the bottom 25% of Michigan middle schools.

Caro Middle School's declining performance over the past several years suggests the school may be struggling to address the needs of its student population effectively. Addressing the root causes of the school's low performance, such as chronic absenteeism and socioeconomic factors, should be a top priority for the Caro Community Schools district. Implementing evidence-based strategies to improve instruction, support student well-being, and engage the community could help Caro Middle School make meaningful progress.

305

Students ?

17.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,731

Per pupil spending ?

53.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

299 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723-1588

(989) 673-3167

District: Caro Community Schools

Students who attend Caro Middle School usually attend:

High:

Caro High School

Feeder schools for Caro Middle School:

Elementary:	McComb Elementary School
	Schall Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.2%

Hispanic:

6.9%

African American:

2.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Rebounding — 20th percentile in 2021 → 38th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is rebounding — up to 38th (2025) from a 20th-percentile low (2021)

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (32% vs 41% meeting standards)

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

!English Language Arts scores 16 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school32%

District avg32%

Michigan avg41%

548^th of 890

Michigan public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 8 pts since 2015

From bottom 46% (2015) to bottom 38% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

399^th of 613Caro Community 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
2025	36.4	548 of 890	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.0	589 of 897	34.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	33.6	572 of 883	35.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	30.4	539 of 776	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.5	539 of 675	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	51.7	344 of 792	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	46.2	474 of 838	43.4%	★★☆☆☆
2017	30.4	549 of 821	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2016	50.5	427 of 894	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2015	46.9	495 of 919	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2014	39.3	604 of 921	34.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	26.9	710 of 919	22.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	36.6	626 of 900	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2011	54.6	508 of 858	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	58.4	484 of 851	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	70.9	265 of 847	68.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	66.3	327 of 839	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2007	68.3	287 of 823	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2006	70.5	258 of 806	68.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	27.7	573 of 789	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	21.8	616 of 771	20.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	26.9	570 of 770	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	19.9	549 of 657	16.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.9	396 of 521	24.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.2	354 of 658	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.2	538 of 794	32.2%	★★☆☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	58.1	97 of 246	60.6%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	36.5	532 of 832	36.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.7	600 of 836	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	32.9	556 of 825	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.1	476 of 691	31.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.3	439 of 523	16.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	52.1	296 of 672	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	50.1	405 of 815	50.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	39.1	469 of 798	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	41.7	443 of 786	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.7	513 of 776	33.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.3	426 of 658	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	16.0	489 of 540	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	49.9	282 of 639	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.8	328 of 797	58.8%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	33.6	159 of 244	34.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.0	195 of 377	48.3%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	22.0	565 of 696	18.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	20.2	592 of 701	15.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.0	593 of 688	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	18.6	547 of 638	14.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	14.9	523 of 577	9.4%	☆☆☆☆☆
2019	39.4	365 of 624	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.3	496 of 678	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Hispanic (2023)61st percentile+25 vs school

Male (2025)41st percentile+3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)36th percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)35th percentile-4 vs school

Female (2025)27th percentile-11 vs school

White (2025)19th percentile-20 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Social Studies43%-4 vs state

Science39%~ state avg

English Language Arts23%-16 vs state

Mathematics21%-9 vs state

Math19%-13 vs state

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Schools Near Caro 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
Caro Middle School	Public	6-8	299 N Hooper St	Caro	48723	Tuscola County	Caro Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 673-3167	305	18	17.2	53.8%	272 (89.2%)	6 (2.0%)	21 (6.9%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	36.4	548^th of 890 public middle schools	38.4%		33	589^th of 897 public middle schools	34.3%	41	61.1	21.3		22.0	24.0		14.3	23.8		38.9		42.6	$13,731	$1,482	$12,249
Reese Middle School	Public	6-8	1696 S Van Buren Rd	Reese	48757	Tuscola County	Reese Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 868-4191	161	8	21.2	52.8%	128 (79.5%)	4 (2.5%)	19 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (5.6%)	26.5	629^th of 890 public middle schools	29.3%		40.4	508^th of 897 public middle schools	43.4%	121	48.7	10.3		26.8	27.5		23.2	25.5		10.3		25.6	$14,410	$2,116	$12,294
Millington Junior High School	Public	6-8	8780 Dean Dr	Millington	48746	Tuscola County	Millington Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 660-2407	240	14	17.0	47.1%	234 (97.5%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44.6	480^th of 890 public middle schools	46.1%		34.2	574^th of 897 public middle schools	36.0%	94	63.0	22.2		30.7	38.9		26.7	20.0		43.2		38.3	$13,487	$2,189	$11,298
EF Rittmueller Middle School	Public	5-8	965 E Genesee St	Frankenmuth	48734	Saginaw County	Frankenmuth School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 652-6119	368	18	20.9	18.8%	326 (88.6%)	4 (1.1%)	19 (5.2%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	88.7	85^th of 890 public middle schools	90.4%		88.2	83^rd of 897 public middle schools	90.7%	2	79.1	38.5	54.7	69.1	66.3	38.9	57.9	54.7	57.9	58.2	49.5	68.1	$11,804	$859	$10,945

Frequently Asked Questions about Caro Middle School

How many students attend Caro Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended Caro Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Caro Middle School attend?

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

What district is Caro Middle School in?

Caro Community Schools

What is the racial makeup of Caro Middle School?

Students at Caro Middle School are 89% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Is Caro Middle School a good school?

Caro Middle School ranks 548^th of 890 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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