Summary:
Zip code 48895 is home to just one middle school, Williamston Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the highly-rated Williamston Community Schools district.
For parents, this school is a clear standout. Williamston Middle School consistently ranks in the top 7% of all Michigan middle schools, holding a stable 93rd to 94th percentile ranking over the past three years. Academically, it outperforms state averages in every subject and grade level by 15 to 30 percentage points. The strongest area is 8th-grade social studies, where 79.1% of students are proficient—nearly 29 points above the state average. Science proficiency is also impressive at 66.3%. In English language arts, 6th and 7th graders score around 56-59% on the M-Step, while 8th graders hit an exceptional 86% on the PSAT. Math proficiency ranges from 48.4% in 6th grade to 61.6% on the 8th-grade PSAT. The school serves 440 students, with only 19.3% eligible for free or reduced lunch, and its chronic absenteeism rate of 15.4% is well below the state average of 27.9%.
One point to watch is a slight year-over-year dip in several subjects between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years—for example, 7th-grade ELA dropped from 64.9% to 58.8% and 7th-grade math from 61.3% to 56.8%. While still far above state averages, this could be a trend worth monitoring. The school spends $13,989 per student and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.6, which is relatively high, yet academic results remain top-tier. This suggests success is driven by effective teaching and a strong curriculum rather than small class sizes. Overall, Williamston Middle School offers an excellent, high-achieving environment for families in this area.
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