Summary:
Zip code 48422 is home to a single middle school, Croswell-Lexington Middle School, which serves grades 5 through 8 and enrolls 508 students in the Croswell, Michigan area.
For parents considering this school, the standout finding is exceptional 7th grade math performance, with 52.5% of students proficient in 2025-2026—a remarkable 19.2 percentage points above the state average. This strength is consistent year-over-year, suggesting a genuine instructional advantage at that grade level. The school also shines in 8th grade social studies (62.4% proficiency, 12.1 points above state) and 8th grade PSAT English Language Arts (76% proficiency, 11.2 points above state). Science scores are notably strong too, with 5th and 8th grade proficiency rates exceeding state averages by 12.3 and 15.6 points respectively. Overall, the school outperforms state averages in 9 of 12 tested areas. Its state ranking has improved dramatically, jumping from 317th in 2023-2024 to 197th in 2024-2025, and it now holds a 4-star rating within the Croswell-Lexington Community Schools district, which ranks in the 72nd percentile statewide.
Despite serving a student population where 54.13% qualify for free/reduced lunch, the school achieves above-average results, indicating effective resource use. Chronic absenteeism sits at 19.2%, well below the state average of 27.9%, which supports consistent learning. Per-student spending is $13,858 with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. Areas for improvement include 6th grade ELA (33.3% vs. 37.5% state) and 6th grade math (30.1% vs. 31.9% state), plus a notable decline in 7th grade ELA from 51.6% to 42.4% year-over-year. However, 5th grade ELA improved significantly from 36.3% to 43.2%. Overall, this school demonstrates that strong academic achievement is attainable despite economic challenges, making it a solid choice for families in the area.
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