Summary:
There is only one middle school located in the 49349 zip code - White Cloud Junior High School, which serves grades 6-8 and is part of the White Cloud Public Schools district. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan middle schools, with low academic performance across various subjects and grade levels, particularly in mathematics. Despite relatively high spending per student and a small student-teacher ratio, the school faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its predominantly low-income student population.
White Cloud Junior High School's academic performance is significantly below the state average, with only 17.3% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and just 4.76% of 7th graders proficient or better in Mathematics in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's ranking has remained in the bottom half of Michigan middle schools, placing 713th out of 890 in 2024-2025 and 715th out of 897 in 2023-2024.
The school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (78.2% in 2023-2024) suggests that it serves a predominantly low-income population, which may contribute to the academic challenges. While the school's spending per student is relatively high at $14,270 for the 2023-2024 school year, and the student-teacher ratio is slightly lower than the state average at 15.3, these resources do not appear to be translating into improved student outcomes. Addressing the persistent academic struggles at White Cloud Junior High School will likely require targeted interventions and support to meet the needs of the school's student population.
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