Summary:
In zip code 49284, there is exactly one middle school serving grades 6 through 8: Springport Middle School, part of the Springport Public Schools district, located in a small, rural Michigan community with 222 students enrolled.
Since this is the only middle school in the area, all comparisons are made against state averages. The school shows a clear split in academic strengths. In the most recent school year, 8th graders outperformed the state in both Science (41.8% vs. 39.2% proficient) and especially Social Studies (59.7% vs. 50.3% proficient), making that its strongest subject. However, math performance is a serious concern: only 11% of 6th graders and 20% of 7th graders were proficient on the M-Step, compared to state averages of 31.9% and 33.3%, and just 14.7% of 8th graders met proficiency on the PSAT versus the state’s 33.2%. English Language Arts results are also below average, though less dramatically so. The school’s state ranking has been inconsistent, moving from the 49th percentile to the 33rd, then back to the 40th percentile over three years.
Two other factors stand out for parents. First, chronic absenteeism is high at 29.8%, above both the district (25.4%) and state (27.9%) averages, which likely contributes to lower achievement in core subjects. Second, the school spends a substantial $15,355 per student, yet this investment is not translating into strong math or reading outcomes, raising questions about resource effectiveness. Nearly half of students (47.3%) qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating significant economic need. With a student-teacher ratio of 18.3, class sizes are moderate. For parents considering this school, the standout takeaway is that while social studies and science instruction appear effective, math proficiency is critically low and attendance issues need urgent attention to improve overall results.
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