Summary:
The 49012 zip code is home to a single public middle school, GalesburgAugusta Middle School, which serves grades 5-8 and is part of the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools district. While the school's academic performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally below the state averages, the data provides an opportunity to identify areas for improvement and implement targeted interventions to support student learning and achievement.
GalesburgAugusta Middle School has an enrollment of 283 students and a student-teacher ratio of 15.5, which is slightly lower than the state average. The school's statewide ranking among Michigan middle schools has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 540 out of 897 in 2023-2024 to 621 out of 883 in 2022-2023. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages across various subjects and grade levels, with the 5th grade ELA proficiency rate at 41.6% compared to the state average of 44.4% in 2024-2025.
The school faces several challenges, including a high chronic absenteeism rate of 29.5% in 2023-2024 and a relatively high free and reduced-price lunch rate of 54.77%, indicating a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. The Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools district, of which GalesburgAugusta Middle School is a part, is ranked 378 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Addressing these challenges through data-driven decision-making and targeted interventions could be crucial for improving the educational outcomes of the students at GalesburgAugusta Middle School.
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