Summary:
The 48856 zip code area has only one middle school, Fulton Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the Fulton Schools district. While the district is ranked 306 out of 613 in Michigan with a 3-star rating, Fulton Middle School's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 425 out of 890 Michigan middle schools in 2024-2025 to 596 out of 883 in 2022-2023.
Academically, Fulton Middle School struggles, with proficiency rates on M-Step and PSAT assessments generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels. The school also faces challenges with a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% for the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, 44.7% of the school's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.
Despite these challenges, Fulton Middle School has a student-teacher ratio of 17:1 and a per-student spending of $13,197 for the 2023-2024 school year. While the school's performance and ranking have declined in recent years, targeted interventions and support may be needed to address the academic and attendance issues faced by the school and its students.
Thank you for your feedback!