Middle Schools in Harper Woods The School District of the City of

The Harper Woods The School District of the City of has only one middle school, Harper Woods Middle School, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 313 students. This school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population (94.57%), very low academic performance, and a high chronic absenteeism rate of 75.7%.

Academically, Harper Woods Middle School performs well below state averages on standardized tests, with only 8.5% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 37.5%. Math proficiency rates are also extremely low, ranging from 5.7% to 7.4% across different grade levels and subjects, far below the state averages of 32.1% to 38.8%. Despite the district's high per-student spending of $20,612, which is significantly higher than the state average, the school's performance remains significantly below state standards.

The school's challenges extend beyond academics, with 81.79% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. The high chronic absenteeism rate is likely a contributing factor to the school's poor academic outcomes, and addressing the underlying causes of this issue could be an important step in improving student achievement. Overall, the data suggests that Harper Woods Middle School is struggling to provide a high-quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and support will be crucial in order to address the complex challenges faced by the school and the community it serves.