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Washington Middle School

Summary:

Washington Middle School is a public middle school located in Calumet, Michigan, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 291. The school is part of the Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw district, which is ranked 213 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Washington Middle School consistently performs above the state average in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in M-Step/English Language Arts for 6th and 7th grades were 45.9% and 38%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 37.5% and 37.9%. The school also ranks highly for male students (140 out of 786 MI middle schools in 2023-2024) and low socioeconomic status students (65 out of 691 MI middle schools in 2021-2022), indicating that it is effectively serving these populations. However, the school's chronic absenteeism rates have fluctuated, ranging from 8.4% in 2020-2021 to 20.6% in 2021-2022, which is an area the school may want to focus on improving.

When compared to the nearby Houghton Middle School, which is part of the higher-ranked Houghton-Portage Township School District, Washington Middle School performs well academically. However, Houghton Middle School outperforms Washington Middle School in several areas, such as M-Step/English Language Arts and M-Step/Math proficiency rates. Despite this, Washington Middle School has maintained a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating a stable and high-performing educational environment.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 57070 Mine St
       Calumet, MI  49913-2949

(906) 337-0311

District: Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,959 Help


Students who attend Washington Middle School usually attend:

High:    Calumet High School

Feeder schools for Washington Middle School:

Elementary:    CLK Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  277

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.9%
Hispanic:
2.9%
Two or more races:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Middle School ranks better than 78.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.47. (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 (93.9%), Hispanic (2.9%), two or more races (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 58.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Middle School is 14.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Middle School is $13,959.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Washington Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Middle School 189th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Washington Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw:

SchoolDigger ranks Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw 213th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 62.39 362nd 806 55.1%
2007 73.02 216th 823 73.8%
2008 70.19 268th 839 68.1%
2009 71.89 240th 847 71.7%
2010 75.21 186th 851 78.1%
2011 72.46 222nd 858 74.1%
2012 68.11 262nd 900 70.9%
2013 76.41 169th 919 81.6%
2014 69.72 238th 921 74.2%
2015 68.44 240th 919 73.9%
2016 69.45 230th 894 74.3%
2017 65.77 220th 821 73.2%
2018 70.19 231st 838 72.4%
2019 68.94 204th 792 74.2%
2021 61.40 200th 675 70.4%
2022 72.02 159th 776 79.5%
2023 66.24 234th 883 73.5%
2024 72.47 189th 897 78.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.67 133rd 377 64.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.74 170th 815 79.1%
2019 72.66 108th 672 83.9%
2021 86.65 33rd 523 93.7%
2022 82.32 65th 691 90.6%
2023 68.49 167th 825 79.8%
2024 64.77 215th 836 74.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.97 153rd 794 80.7%
2019 74.72 133rd 658 79.8%
2021 62.45 142nd 521 72.7%
2022 66.52 162nd 657 75.3%
2023 60.09 241st 770 68.7%
2024 60.35 234th 771 69.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.17 300th 797 62.4%
2019 52.45 261st 639 59.2%
2021 50.50 223rd 540 58.7%
2022 68.15 153rd 658 76.7%
2023 64.32 212th 776 72.7%
2024 76.30 140th 786 82.2%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.67 247th 678 63.6%
2019 57.68 226th 624 63.8%
2021 55.44 219th 577 62.0%
2022 64.37 175th 638 72.6%
2023 55.25 258th 688 62.5%
2024 61.68 217th 701 69.0%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 473 2 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 479
1989 475 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1990 459 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1991 460 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 463
1992 472 2 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1993 500 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 502
1994 518 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 520
1995 548 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1996 548 1 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 550
1997 560 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1998 425 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1999 410 1 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2000 366 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2001 368 2 2 0 3 n/a n/a 0 375
2002 406 3 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2003 406 3 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 412
2004 402 2 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 408
2005 365 0 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 371
2006 363 0 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 370
2007 310 0 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 313
2008 326 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 326
2009 342 0 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 346
2010 361 0 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 364
2011 341 2 0 2 2 0 0 0 347
2012 342 1 0 0 3 2 1 0 349
2013 332 0 0 0 3 0 1 0 336
2014 317 0 0 2 1 0 6 0 326
2015 336 0 0 5 1 0 7 0 349
2016 336 0 0 3 1 0 9 0 349
2017 341 0 0 3 1 0 8 0 353
2018 318 1 0 2 2 0 5 0 328
2019 319 2 1 1 2 0 7 0 332
2020 326 2 0 2 0 0 9 0 339
2021 320 1 0 4 0 0 9 0 334
2022 265 1 0 5 0 0 9 0 280
2023 274 2 0 5 1 0 9 0 291
2024 260 1 0 8 1 1 6 0 277

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 Washington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 479 n/a n/a n/a
1989 478 n/a n/a 35.8
1990 463 28.0 16.5 32.2
1991 463 n/a n/a n/a
1992 477 n/a n/a n/a
1993 502 n/a 0.0 0
1994 520 24.8 21.0 34.4
1995 550 27.6 19.9 37.6
1996 550 27.6 19.9 37.6
1997 561 28.0 20.0 31.4
1998 425 24.0 17.7 37.4
1999 413 21.0 19.7 32
2000 369 22.0 16.8 58
2001 375 22.4 16.7 60
2002 412 23.7 17.4 53.4
2003 412 23.7 17.4 53.4
2004 408 23.0 17.7 52.2
2005 371 23.9 15.5 56.3
2006 370 23.1 16.0 57.3
2007 313 20.7 15.1 50.8
2008 326 21.7 15.0 51.2
2009 346 21.6 16.0 58.7
2010 364 21.8 16.7 60.2
2011 347 21.2 16.3 58.8
2012 349 22.6 15.4 63
2013 336 21.6 15.5 61.6
2014 326 21.6 15.0 63.5
2015 349 22.0 15.8 59
2016 349 22.0 15.8 51.3
2017 353 21.7 16.2 54.1
2018 328 20.5 15.9 56.7
2019 332 20.6 16.0 54.5
2020 339 20.5 16.5 52.2
2021 334 21.6 15.4 60.2
2022 280 20.6 13.5 60.4
2023 291 19.6 14.7 59.5
2024 277 19.3 14.3 58.1

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 Washington Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 479 n/a n/a n/a
1989 478 n/a n/a 35.8
1990 463 28.0 16.5 32.2
1991 463 n/a n/a n/a
1992 477 n/a n/a n/a
1993 502 n/a 0.0 0
1994 520 24.8 21.0 34.4
1995 550 27.6 19.9 37.6
1996 550 27.6 19.9 37.6
1997 561 28.0 20.0 31.4
1998 425 24.0 17.7 37.4
1999 413 21.0 19.7 32
2000 369 22.0 16.8 58
2001 375 22.4 16.7 60
2002 412 23.7 17.4 53.4
2003 412 23.7 17.4 53.4
2004 408 23.0 17.7 52.2
2005 371 23.9 15.5 56.3
2006 370 23.1 16.0 57.3
2007 313 20.7 15.1 50.8
2008 326 21.7 15.0 51.2
2009 346 21.6 16.0 58.7
2010 364 21.8 16.7 60.2
2011 347 21.2 16.3 58.8
2012 349 22.6 15.4 63
2013 336 21.6 15.5 61.6
2014 326 21.6 15.0 63.5
2015 349 22.0 15.8 59
2016 349 22.0 15.8 51.3
2017 353 21.7 16.2 54.1
2018 328 20.5 15.9 56.7
2019 332 20.6 16.0 54.5
2020 339 20.5 16.5 52.2
2021 334 21.6 15.4 60.2
2022 280 20.6 13.5 60.4
2023 291 19.6 14.7 59.5
2024 277 19.3 14.3 58.1

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 Washington Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $814 (8.6%) $8,616 (91.4%) $9,430
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2022 $1,753 (13.1%) $11,597 (86.9%) $13,350
2023 $823 (5.9%) $13,136 (94.1%) $13,959

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington 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 204th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 234th of 883 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Middle School)45.933
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw)45.933
 12.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Washington Middle School)46.823.9
 22.9%
   6th Grade Math (Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw)46.823.9
 22.9%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Middle School)4944.6
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw)4944.6
 4.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Washington Middle School)46.439.1
 7.3%
   7th Grade Math (Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw)46.439.1
 7.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Washington Middle School)3636.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw)3636.8
 0.8%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Middle School)6466.3
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw)6466.3
 2.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle School)48.642.6
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Public Schools of Calumet Laurium & Keweenaw)48.642.6
 6%
   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 Students332291
 12.3%
African American22
American Indian21
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander00
White319274
 14.1%
Two or More Races79
 28.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.5%59.5%
 4.9%

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Students who attend Washington Middle School usually go on to attend Calumet High School

Washington Middle School ranks 189th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 277 students attended Washington Middle School.

Students at Washington Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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