Bath Middle School

Summary:

Bath Middle School is a public middle school serving 241 students in grades 6-8 in Bath, Michigan, which is part of the Laingsburg Community Schools district. The school has a higher percentage of white students compared to nearby schools and generally performs better than the state average on standardized tests, particularly in science and social studies.

One key differentiator for Bath Middle School is its relatively high test scores, with 53.6% of 8th graders proficient or better in M-Step Science in 2023-2024, compared to the state average of 38.8%. The school also outperforms nearby schools like Waverly Middle School and MacDonald Middle School in science and social studies. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.7% in 2019-2020 to 19.1% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern.

Another interesting finding is that Bath Middle School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students ranking 275 out of 771 Michigan middle schools in 2023-2024, while male students ranked 322 out of 786. This suggests the school may need to focus on addressing any achievement gaps between different student groups. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking has declined over the past few years, from 235 out of 919 Michigan middle schools in 2014-2015 to 298 out of 897 in 2023-2024, a trend that warrants further investigation.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 13675 Webster Rd
       Bath, MI  48808-0310


(517) 641-6781

District: Bath Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
298th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,176 Help


Students who attend Bath Middle School usually attend:

High:    Bath High School

Feeder schools for Bath Middle School:

Elementary:    Bath Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  244

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.4%
Hispanic:
8.2%
Two or more races:
7.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  45.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bath Middle School ranks better than 66.8% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.4%), Hispanic (8.2%), two or more races (7.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 45.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bath Middle School is 17.9. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bath Middle School is $14,176.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bath Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bath Middle School 298th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Bath Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Bath Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Bath Community Schools 209th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bath Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.54 487th 806 39.6%
2007 57.01 461st 823 44.0%
2008 57.59 471st 839 43.9%
2009 68.95 299th 847 64.7%
2010 60.89 452nd 851 46.9%
2011 64.94 347th 858 59.6%
2012 63.38 305th 900 66.1%
2013 60.49 337th 919 63.3%
2014 62.11 324th 921 64.8%
2015 69.03 235th 919 74.4%
2016 55.30 379th 894 57.6%
2017 49.34 356th 821 56.6%
2018 61.19 326th 838 61.1%
2019 43.64 428th 792 46.0%
2021 40.25 383rd 675 43.3%
2022 50.88 333rd 776 57.1%
2023 50.55 377th 883 57.3%
2024 58.32 298th 897 66.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.54 400th 815 50.9%
2019 20.74 576th 672 14.3%
2021 63.77 138th 523 73.6%
2022 54.30 271st 691 60.8%
2023 40.90 477th 825 42.2%
2024 48.84 379th 836 54.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Bath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.90 366th 794 53.9%
2019 41.31 374th 658 43.2%
2021 34.91 342nd 521 34.4%
2022 42.71 343rd 657 47.8%
2023 45.93 383rd 770 50.3%
2024 55.18 275th 771 64.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Bath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.32 256th 797 67.9%
2019 37.46 398th 639 37.7%
2021 36.09 332nd 540 38.5%
2022 51.44 284th 658 56.8%
2023 47.21 364th 776 53.1%
2024 52.58 322nd 786 59.0%
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Rank History for White students at Bath Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.26 299th 678 55.9%
2019 37.49 383rd 624 38.6%
2021 37.44 345th 577 40.2%
2022 50.19 279th 638 56.3%
2023 41.35 368th 688 46.5%
2024 48.92 315th 701 55.1%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Bath Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Bath Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 205 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 215
1989 199 0 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 205
1990 207 0 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 217
1991 198 2 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 209
1992 236 2 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1993 243 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 253
1994 237 0 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 246
1995 223 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 232
1996 223 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 232
1997 242 0 0 7 4 n/a n/a 0 253
1998 219 0 1 6 6 n/a n/a 0 232
1999 218 0 0 6 3 n/a n/a 0 227
2000 219 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 222
2001 218 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 225
2002 246 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2003 246 3 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 255
2004 264 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2005 248 5 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 261
2006 222 4 3 4 2 n/a n/a 1 236
2007 218 2 3 4 4 n/a n/a 3 234
2008 207 5 3 4 4 n/a n/a 0 223
2009 206 2 1 7 2 n/a n/a 1 219
2010 199 4 4 7 0 n/a n/a 1 215
2011 187 2 3 8 0 0 6 0 206
2012 189 4 4 8 0 0 11 0 216
2013 202 3 3 11 0 0 13 0 232
2014 218 6 2 15 0 0 18 0 259
2015 238 5 4 19 2 0 17 0 285
2016 221 5 3 16 0 0 16 0 261
2017 197 3 3 23 0 0 21 0 247
2018 201 3 3 21 1 0 23 0 252
2019 203 5 2 23 1 0 23 0 257
2020 222 4 3 25 1 0 17 0 272
2021 209 6 4 28 0 0 17 0 264
2022 177 6 3 27 0 1 15 0 229
2023 186 4 1 29 0 1 20 0 241
2024 201 1 2 20 1 1 18 0 244

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Bath Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 n/a n/a n/a
1989 205 n/a n/a 10.2
1990 217 20.0 10.8 11.5
1991 209 n/a n/a n/a
1992 245 n/a n/a 16.7
1993 253 n/a 0.0 20.2
1994 246 13.3 18.5 14.2
1995 232 15.5 15.0 16.8
1996 232 15.5 15.0 16.8
1997 253 16.0 15.8 11.9
1998 232 16.0 14.5 16.8
1999 227 15.0 15.1 17.2
2000 222 15.2 14.6 23.4
2001 225 15.7 14.3 21.3
2002 255 13.1 19.5 22
2003 255 13.1 19.5 22
2004 269 14.6 18.4 26
2005 261 13.6 19.2 26.8
2006 236 13.6 17.4 30.6
2007 234 12.7 18.4 23.4
2008 223 12.7 17.6 24.7
2009 219 13.5 16.2 31.7
2010 215 10.9 19.6 33.6
2011 206 12.5 16.3 33.5
2012 216 11.0 19.5 33.3
2013 232 12.0 19.2 33.2
2014 259 13.5 19.1 34.7
2015 285 14.0 20.3 41.8
2016 261 14.0 18.6 37.9
2017 247 13.8 17.8 43.3
2018 252 12.8 19.6 41.7
2019 257 12.0 21.4 44.7
2020 272 11.0 24.7 40.4
2021 264 12.3 21.4 40.9
2022 229 10.9 20.9 44.1
2023 241 13.0 18.4 45.2
2024 244 13.5 17.9 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Bath Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 215 n/a n/a n/a
1989 205 n/a n/a 10.2
1990 217 20.0 10.8 11.5
1991 209 n/a n/a n/a
1992 245 n/a n/a 16.7
1993 253 n/a 0.0 20.2
1994 246 13.3 18.5 14.2
1995 232 15.5 15.0 16.8
1996 232 15.5 15.0 16.8
1997 253 16.0 15.8 11.9
1998 232 16.0 14.5 16.8
1999 227 15.0 15.1 17.2
2000 222 15.2 14.6 23.4
2001 225 15.7 14.3 21.3
2002 255 13.1 19.5 22
2003 255 13.1 19.5 22
2004 269 14.6 18.4 26
2005 261 13.6 19.2 26.8
2006 236 13.6 17.4 30.6
2007 234 12.7 18.4 23.4
2008 223 12.7 17.6 24.7
2009 219 13.5 16.2 31.7
2010 215 10.9 19.6 33.6
2011 206 12.5 16.3 33.5
2012 216 11.0 19.5 33.3
2013 232 12.0 19.2 33.2
2014 259 13.5 19.1 34.7
2015 285 14.0 20.3 41.8
2016 261 14.0 18.6 37.9
2017 247 13.8 17.8 43.3
2018 252 12.8 19.6 41.7
2019 257 12.0 21.4 44.7
2020 272 11.0 24.7 40.4
2021 264 12.3 21.4 40.9
2022 229 10.9 20.9 44.1
2023 241 13.0 18.4 45.2
2024 244 13.5 17.9 45.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Bath Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $270 (2.7%) $9,587 (97.3%) $9,856
2020 $269 (2.9%) $8,913 (97.1%) $9,182
2021 $494 (4.7%) $9,947 (95.3%) $10,441
2022 $1,591 (12.3%) $11,388 (87.7%) $12,979
2023 $954 (6.7%) $13,222 (93.3%) $14,176

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bath Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 428th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 377th of 883 Middle schools
 11.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bath Middle School)28.133.3
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Bath Community Schools)28.133.3
 5.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Bath Middle School)25.823.7
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Bath Community Schools)25.823.7
 2.1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Bath Middle School)39.533.3
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Bath Community Schools)39.533.3
 6.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Bath Middle School)32.622.2
 10.4%
   7th Grade Math (Bath Community Schools)32.622.2
 10.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Bath Middle School)30.131.6
 1.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Bath Community Schools)30.131.6
 1.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Bath Middle School)65.973.3
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Bath Community Schools)65.973.3
 7.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bath Middle School)36.629.3
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Bath Community Schools)36.629.3
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students257241
 6.2%
African American54
 20%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic2329
 26.1%
Pacific Islander01
White203186
 8.4%
Two or More Races2320
 13%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%45.2%
 0.5%


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Students at Bath Middle School are 82% White, 8% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

Students who attend Bath Middle School usually go on to attend Bath High School

Bath Middle School ranks 298th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 244 students attended Bath Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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