Middle Schools in South Haven Public Schools

South Haven Public Schools has one middle school, Baseline Middle School, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance on standardized tests is generally below the district and state averages across various subject areas and grade levels, indicating that it is not a standout performer within the district or the state of Michigan.

Baseline Middle School has a diverse student population, with a high percentage of students (71.36%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-income student population. The school's proficiency rates on the M-Step and PSAT tests are consistently lower than the district and state averages, with proficiency rates ranging from 27.3% to 33.3% in English Language Arts and 19.1% to 25% in mathematics, compared to state averages of 37.5% to 37.9% and 31% to 32.1%, respectively.

Additionally, Baseline Middle School has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 34.9%, which is significantly higher than the typical target of 10% or less. The school's statewide ranking has also been steadily declining over the past three years, from 540 out of 776 Michigan middle schools in 2021-2022 to 554 out of 883 in 2022-2023 and 553 out of 897 in 2023-2024. These findings suggest that the school may be struggling to keep up with its peers and may need to implement targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.