Fennville Middle School

Summary:

Fennville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Fennville, Michigan, with a student population of 298. The school is part of the Fennville Public Schools district, which is ranked 463 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fennville Middle School faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, well below average academic performance on state assessments, and a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. The school's academic proficiency rates in core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies are all below 30%, while the state averages range from 31% to 38.8%. Additionally, the school's performance is particularly low for its Hispanic and English Language Learner student subgroups. Despite the school's relatively high per-student spending of $14,374, these challenges have resulted in Fennville Middle School consistently ranking in the bottom third of Michigan middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

In comparison, the nearby middle schools, such as Hopkins Middle School, Creekside Middle School, and Saugatuck Middle School, generally outperform Fennville Middle School on academic measures and have lower chronic absenteeism rates, despite serving student populations with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. This suggests the need for a comprehensive review of Fennville Middle School's educational practices, resource allocation, and strategies to address the unique needs of its student body.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1 Memorial Dr
       Fennville, MI  49408-9600


(269) 722-3550

District: Fennville Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
618th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,374 Help


Students who attend Fennville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fennville Public High School

Feeder schools for Fennville Middle School:

Elementary:    Fennville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.9 Help
Number of students:  288

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.0%
White:
45.8%
Two or more races:
4.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Fennville Middle School ranks worse than 68.9% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.45. (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: Hispanic (50%), White (45.8%), two or more races (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fennville Middle School is 16.9. (See more...)
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Compare Fennville Middle School employs 16.9 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fennville Middle School is $14,374.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fennville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fennville Middle School 618th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Fennville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Fennville Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fennville Public Schools 463rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fennville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fennville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 33.67 651st 806 19.2%
2007 41.41 606th 823 26.4%
2008 31.95 682nd 839 18.7%
2009 35.46 666th 847 21.4%
2010 37.15 666th 851 21.7%
2011 44.74 610th 858 28.9%
2012 32.51 671st 900 25.4%
2013 35.95 629th 919 31.6%
2014 31.60 673rd 921 26.9%
2015 30.41 650th 919 29.3%
2016 29.66 636th 894 28.9%
2017 20.73 654th 821 20.3%
2018 24.48 667th 838 20.4%
2019 28.06 575th 792 27.4%
2021 20.04 566th 675 16.1%
2022 18.75 625th 776 19.5%
2023 24.67 653rd 883 26.0%
2024 29.45 618th 897 31.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Fennville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.11 125th 154 18.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fennville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.07 619th 815 24.0%
2019 27.01 531st 672 21.0%
2021 25.89 423rd 523 19.1%
2022 27.89 521st 691 24.6%
2023 27.67 614th 825 25.6%
2024 34.35 547th 836 34.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Fennville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.40 625th 794 21.3%
2019 21.20 538th 658 18.2%
2021 19.40 452nd 521 13.2%
2022 18.44 556th 657 15.4%
2023 26.22 576th 770 25.2%
2024 29.73 549th 771 28.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Fennville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.66 602nd 797 24.5%
2019 27.34 481st 639 24.7%
2021 15.43 492nd 540 8.9%
2022 15.24 579th 658 12.0%
2023 17.49 653rd 776 15.9%
2024 25.86 592nd 786 24.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fennville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.11 239th 266 10.2%
2019 24.95 115th 137 16.1%
2021 22.17 59th 69 14.5%
2022 22.90 109th 138 21.0%
2023 16.99 216th 246 12.2%
2024 19.75 231st 257 10.1%
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Rank History for White students at Fennville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.56 555th 678 18.1%
2019 28.66 458th 624 26.6%
2021 22.76 461st 577 20.1%
2022 17.71 552nd 638 13.5%
2023 22.90 559th 688 18.8%
2024 31.74 496th 701 29.2%
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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 Fennville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 274 2 0 113 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1991 163 2 0 63 0 n/a n/a 0 228
1992 172 0 0 55 2 n/a n/a 0 229
1993 178 4 0 59 0 n/a n/a 0 241
1994 183 5 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1995 186 4 2 73 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1996 186 4 2 73 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1997 168 4 1 72 0 n/a n/a 0 245
1998 172 6 0 83 0 n/a n/a 0 261
1999 178 8 0 84 1 n/a n/a 0 271
2000 170 7 0 84 1 n/a n/a 0 262
2001 162 3 0 95 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2002 159 9 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2003 159 9 0 81 0 n/a n/a 0 249
2004 240 10 0 110 0 n/a n/a 0 360
2005 219 5 0 122 0 n/a n/a 0 346
2006 229 9 0 126 0 n/a n/a 0 364
2007 205 6 0 129 0 n/a n/a 1 341
2008 201 9 n/a 134 n/a n/a n/a 2 346
2009 191 9 0 120 2 n/a n/a 1 323
2010 187 7 0 122 0 n/a n/a 1 317
2011 189 3 0 144 0 0 2 0 338
2012 188 1 0 159 0 0 6 0 354
2013 163 5 0 151 0 0 8 0 327
2014 165 3 0 148 0 0 7 0 323
2015 138 6 0 144 0 0 4 0 292
2016 135 6 0 165 0 0 3 0 309
2017 122 4 0 180 0 0 3 0 309
2018 145 2 0 166 0 0 6 0 319
2019 139 4 0 161 0 0 6 0 310
2020 138 4 0 164 0 0 8 0 314
2021 139 4 0 159 0 0 8 0 310
2022 140 3 0 153 0 0 6 0 302
2023 140 0 0 148 0 0 10 0 298
2024 132 0 0 144 0 0 12 0 288

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 Fennville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 390 33.0 11.8 n/a
1991 228 n/a n/a n/a
1992 229 n/a n/a 21.8
1993 241 n/a 0.0 32
1994 242 17.0 14.2 0
1995 265 16.5 16.1 0
1996 265 16.5 16.1 0
1997 245 16.0 15.3 0
1998 261 17.0 15.4 0
1999 271 18.0 15.1 0
2000 262 17.0 15.4 0
2001 260 17.0 15.3 0
2002 249 16.8 14.8 n/a
2003 249 16.8 14.8 n/a
2004 360 22.0 16.4 n/a
2005 346 20.6 16.8 n/a
2006 364 21.2 17.2 0
2007 341 21.5 15.9 68.5
2008 346 18.0 19.2 61.9
2009 323 18.5 17.5 69.6
2010 317 19.5 16.2 71.2
2011 338 19.3 17.5 75.7
2012 354 19.1 18.5 75.7
2013 327 18.4 17.7 75.2
2014 323 18.3 17.5 77.1
2015 292 17.0 17.1 74.7
2016 309 19.0 16.2 71.8
2017 309 19.4 15.8 77
2018 319 18.4 17.3 76.5
2019 310 19.0 16.3 71.9
2020 314 18.0 17.4 66.9
2021 310 17.8 17.4 74.8
2022 302 18.4 16.4 79.5
2023 298 16.2 18.3 77.2
2024 288 16.9 16.9 77.4

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 Fennville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 390 33.0 11.8 n/a
1991 228 n/a n/a n/a
1992 229 n/a n/a 21.8
1993 241 n/a 0.0 32
1994 242 17.0 14.2 0
1995 265 16.5 16.1 0
1996 265 16.5 16.1 0
1997 245 16.0 15.3 0
1998 261 17.0 15.4 0
1999 271 18.0 15.1 0
2000 262 17.0 15.4 0
2001 260 17.0 15.3 0
2002 249 16.8 14.8 n/a
2003 249 16.8 14.8 n/a
2004 360 22.0 16.4 n/a
2005 346 20.6 16.8 n/a
2006 364 21.2 17.2 0
2007 341 21.5 15.9 68.5
2008 346 18.0 19.2 61.9
2009 323 18.5 17.5 69.6
2010 317 19.5 16.2 71.2
2011 338 19.3 17.5 75.7
2012 354 19.1 18.5 75.7
2013 327 18.4 17.7 75.2
2014 323 18.3 17.5 77.1
2015 292 17.0 17.1 74.7
2016 309 19.0 16.2 71.8
2017 309 19.4 15.8 77
2018 319 18.4 17.3 76.5
2019 310 19.0 16.3 71.9
2020 314 18.0 17.4 66.9
2021 310 17.8 17.4 74.8
2022 302 18.4 16.4 79.5
2023 298 16.2 18.3 77.2
2024 288 16.9 16.9 77.4

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 Fennville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,068 (9.4%) $10,277 (90.6%) $11,345
2020 $1,105 (9.6%) $10,378 (90.4%) $11,483
2021 $1,733 (14.6%) $10,136 (85.4%) $11,868
2022 $2,287 (18.0%) $10,453 (82.0%) $12,740
2023 $1,772 (12.3%) $12,601 (87.7%) $14,374

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fennville 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 575th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 653rd of 883 Middle schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fennville Middle School)23.225.3
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fennville Public Schools)23.225.3
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Fennville Middle School)21.225
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Fennville Public Schools)21.225
 3.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fennville Middle School)22.113.3
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fennville Public Schools)22.113.3
 8.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Fennville Middle School)30.811.1
 19.7%
   7th Grade Math (Fennville Public Schools)30.811.1
 19.7%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fennville Middle School)2013
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fennville Public Schools)2013
 7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fennville Middle School)58.447.5
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fennville Public Schools)58.447.5
 10.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fennville Middle School)30.323.2
 7.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fennville Public Schools)30.323.2
 7.1%
   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 Students310298
 3.9%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic161148
 8.1%
Pacific Islander00
White139140
 0.7%
Two or More Races610
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients71.9%77.2%
 5.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fennville Middle School

Students who attend Fennville Middle School usually go on to attend Fennville Public High School

Students at Fennville Middle School are 50% Hispanic, 46% White, 4% Two or more races.

Fennville Middle School ranks 618th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 288 students attended Fennville 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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