Summary:
In zip code 48441, there is exactly one middle school, Harbor Beach Middle School, which serves grades 5 through 8 with a small enrollment of 100 students as part of the Harbor Beach Community Schools district.
Harbor Beach Middle School has shown a strong positive trajectory, improving its state ranking from the 40th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 55th percentile in 2025-2026. The school’s standout strength is 8th-grade Science, where 57.1% of students are proficient compared to the state average of 39.2%. However, math proficiency is a consistent challenge across all grades, with 5th-grade math at just 16.7% proficiency versus the state’s 32.2%, and 7th-grade math at 16.67% versus the state’s 33.3%. Interestingly, 8th graders taking the PSAT show strong English Language Arts results, with 78.6% proficient compared to the state’s 64.8%, suggesting students may catch up significantly by 8th grade. The school also maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.3%, well below the state average of 27.9%, indicating strong student engagement.
With a favorable 15:1 student-teacher ratio and per-student spending of $14,594, the school appears well-resourced for individualized attention. About 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The district itself is ranked 205th out of 625 districts in Michigan, earning a 3-star rating. While the school excels in science and shows improvement overall, targeted math intervention programs could help address the notable gaps in lower-grade math proficiency. For parents, this small school offers a supportive environment with improving academics, though math support may be an area to watch closely.
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