Flushing Middle School

Summary:

Flushing Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Flushing, Michigan, with a student population of 642. The school is part of the Flushing Community Schools district, which is ranked 219 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Flushing Middle School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating in recent years, dropping from a high of 4 stars and a ranking around 100-200 in the state to its current 3-star rating and ranking around 350-450, its performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. White and multi-racial students perform relatively well, with rankings in the top half of Michigan middle schools, but African American, Hispanic, and special education students perform much worse, with rankings in the bottom half or bottom third of the state. Additionally, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from around 15% in 2018-2019 to over 37% in 2021-2022, which likely impacts student learning and achievement.

Compared to nearby middle schools, Flushing Middle School generally performs better than schools in the Carman-Ainsworth and Westwood Heights districts, which have much lower rankings and academic performance. However, it lags behind schools in the Clio, Swartz Creek, and Birch Run districts, which have higher rankings and better academic outcomes. Addressing the school's challenges, particularly the racial disparities and chronic absenteeism, will be crucial for Flushing Middle School to better serve its diverse student population and improve overall educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 8100 Carpenter Rd
       Flushing, MI  48433-1360


(810) 591-2800

District: Flushing Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
350th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,727 Help


Students who attend Flushing Middle School usually attend:

High:    Flushing High School

Feeder schools for Flushing Middle School:

Elementary:    Central Elementary School
    Elms Elementary School
    Flushing Early Childhood Center
    Seymour Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  638

Racial breakdown:

White:
76.3%
African American:
10.7%
Two or more races:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.6% Help


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Compare Details Flushing Middle School ranks better than 61% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.98. (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 (76.3%), African American (10.7%), two or more races (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Flushing Middle School is 17.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Flushing Middle School is $13,727.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Flushing Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Flushing Middle School 350th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Flushing Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Flushing Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Flushing Community Schools 219th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Flushing Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Flushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.70 134th 806 83.4%
2007 73.62 207th 823 74.8%
2008 70.53 265th 839 68.4%
2009 70.94 263rd 847 68.9%
2010 68.25 315th 851 63.0%
2011 62.23 400th 858 53.4%
2012 65.01 288th 900 68.0%
2013 63.25 307th 919 66.6%
2014 68.43 255th 921 72.3%
2015 83.34 105th 919 88.6%
2016 79.10 143rd 894 84.0%
2017 57.48 296th 821 63.9%
2018 64.97 288th 838 65.6%
2019 66.44 215th 792 72.9%
2021 34.02 441st 675 34.7%
2022 37.96 472nd 776 39.2%
2023 52.17 360th 883 59.2%
2024 53.98 350th 897 61.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Flushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.35 65th 156 58.3%
2022 26.36 50th 65 23.1%
2023 50.26 75th 163 54.0%
2024 31.09 125th 176 29.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Flushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.52 43rd 377 88.6%
2022 21.61 59th 70 15.7%
2023 33.11 137th 199 31.2%
2024 16.05 188th 201 6.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Flushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.97 236th 815 71.0%
2019 73.02 105th 672 84.4%
2021 21.85 454th 523 13.2%
2022 27.21 525th 691 24.0%
2023 50.93 355th 825 57.0%
2024 51.45 345th 836 58.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Flushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.53 334th 794 57.9%
2019 61.31 217th 658 67.0%
2021 26.50 408th 521 21.7%
2022 27.36 500th 657 23.9%
2023 47.35 362nd 770 53.0%
2024 49.28 331st 771 57.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Flushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.28 206th 797 74.2%
2019 63.31 188th 639 70.6%
2021 31.62 365th 540 32.4%
2022 40.02 373rd 658 43.3%
2023 47.88 352nd 776 54.6%
2024 49.83 347th 786 55.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Flushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.26 92nd 366 74.9%
2019 63.19 59th 196 69.9%
2022 35.40 110th 182 39.6%
2023 50.87 123rd 310 60.3%
2024 39.87 153rd 300 49.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Flushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.55 163rd 266 38.7%
2023 55.82 103rd 246 58.1%
2024 36.75 161st 257 37.4%
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Rank History for White students at Flushing Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.08 276th 678 59.3%
2019 62.53 202nd 624 67.6%
2021 33.92 381st 577 34.0%
2022 33.01 427th 638 33.1%
2023 43.23 356th 688 48.3%
2024 46.93 330th 701 52.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Flushing Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 534 4 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 548
1989 510 3 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 525
1990 543 1 3 9 0 n/a n/a 0 556
1991 587 4 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 600
1992 623 5 4 11 3 n/a n/a 0 646
1993 664 5 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 682
1994 610 10 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 632
1995 686 4 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1996 686 4 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 705
1997 676 8 11 8 0 n/a n/a 0 703
1998 650 4 16 12 0 n/a n/a 0 682
1999 651 11 11 13 0 n/a n/a 0 686
2000 645 15 10 15 2 n/a n/a 0 687
2001 641 18 11 8 6 n/a n/a 0 684
2002 1016 25 15 12 1 n/a n/a 4 1073
2003 1016 25 15 12 1 n/a n/a 4 1073
2004 1035 34 11 9 4 n/a n/a 1 1094
2005 1096 14 1 3 1 n/a n/a 54 1169
2006 722 14 1 5 0 n/a n/a 48 790
2007 694 27 4 1 0 n/a n/a 52 778
2008 653 50 13 12 5 n/a n/a 0 733
2009 578 39 4 7 3 n/a n/a 20 651
2010 552 62 6 7 4 n/a n/a 16 647
2011 571 62 5 16 5 0 15 0 674
2012 603 61 2 17 4 0 20 0 707
2013 575 53 1 15 1 0 17 0 662
2014 576 61 2 9 3 0 17 0 668
2015 595 57 5 15 5 0 15 0 692
2016 595 53 5 19 7 0 14 0 693
2017 534 68 10 22 4 0 22 0 660
2018 537 62 11 26 2 2 28 0 668
2019 534 73 9 35 6 2 30 0 689
2020 526 81 10 40 5 1 38 0 701
2021 504 87 7 38 2 1 33 0 672
2022 488 77 7 36 2 1 32 0 643
2023 499 68 8 35 1 0 31 0 642
2024 487 68 4 39 0 0 40 0 638

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 Flushing Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 548 n/a n/a n/a
1989 525 n/a n/a 3.8
1990 556 40.0 13.9 3.8
1991 600 n/a n/a n/a
1992 646 n/a n/a 6.3
1993 682 n/a 0.0 6.6
1994 632 29.3 21.6 7.6
1995 705 30.6 23.0 4.4
1996 705 30.6 23.0 4.4
1997 703 33.0 21.3 3
1998 682 33.0 20.7 2.6
1999 686 33.0 20.8 3.6
2000 687 33.1 20.8 5.4
2001 684 33.1 20.7 5.1
2002 1073 33.0 32.5 5.2
2003 1073 33.0 32.5 5.2
2004 1094 41.7 26.2 8.6
2005 1169 41.3 28.3 11.2
2006 790 43.2 18.3 17.7
2007 778 39.2 19.8 23.3
2008 733 35.3 20.8 21.6
2009 651 32.0 20.3 28.4
2010 647 32.1 20.1 33.9
2011 674 32.5 20.7 32.6
2012 707 34.0 20.7 37.6
2013 662 34.9 18.9 32.5
2014 668 33.6 19.8 37.4
2015 692 35.0 19.7 31.8
2016 693 37.0 18.7 38
2017 660 35.2 18.7 33
2018 668 35.6 18.7 42.4
2019 689 34.5 19.9 38.6
2020 701 36.6 19.1 48.6
2021 672 35.7 18.8 50.9
2022 643 34.8 18.4 49.3
2023 642 33.6 19.1 51.4
2024 638 36.0 17.7 55.6

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 Flushing Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 548 n/a n/a n/a
1989 525 n/a n/a 3.8
1990 556 40.0 13.9 3.8
1991 600 n/a n/a n/a
1992 646 n/a n/a 6.3
1993 682 n/a 0.0 6.6
1994 632 29.3 21.6 7.6
1995 705 30.6 23.0 4.4
1996 705 30.6 23.0 4.4
1997 703 33.0 21.3 3
1998 682 33.0 20.7 2.6
1999 686 33.0 20.8 3.6
2000 687 33.1 20.8 5.4
2001 684 33.1 20.7 5.1
2002 1073 33.0 32.5 5.2
2003 1073 33.0 32.5 5.2
2004 1094 41.7 26.2 8.6
2005 1169 41.3 28.3 11.2
2006 790 43.2 18.3 17.7
2007 778 39.2 19.8 23.3
2008 733 35.3 20.8 21.6
2009 651 32.0 20.3 28.4
2010 647 32.1 20.1 33.9
2011 674 32.5 20.7 32.6
2012 707 34.0 20.7 37.6
2013 662 34.9 18.9 32.5
2014 668 33.6 19.8 37.4
2015 692 35.0 19.7 31.8
2016 693 37.0 18.7 38
2017 660 35.2 18.7 33
2018 668 35.6 18.7 42.4
2019 689 34.5 19.9 38.6
2020 701 36.6 19.1 48.6
2021 672 35.7 18.8 50.9
2022 643 34.8 18.4 49.3
2023 642 33.6 19.1 51.4
2024 638 36.0 17.7 55.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Flushing Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $750 (7.9%) $8,800 (92.1%) $9,550
2020 $692 (7.0%) $9,189 (93.0%) $9,881
2021 $1,202 (11.4%) $9,335 (88.6%) $10,537
2022 $1,221 (10.1%) $10,842 (89.9%) $12,063
2023 $1,162 (8.5%) $12,565 (91.5%) $13,727

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Flushing 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 215th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 360th of 883 Middle schools
 13.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Flushing Middle School)47.734.6
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Flushing Community Schools)47.734.6
 13.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Flushing Middle School)4536.4
 8.6%
   7th Grade Math (Flushing Community Schools)4536.4
 8.6%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Flushing Middle School)29.520.1
 9.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Flushing Community Schools)29.520.1
 9.4%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Flushing Middle School)66.663.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Flushing Community Schools)66.663.3
 3.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Flushing Middle School)51.934.4
 17.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Flushing Community Schools)51.934.4
 17.5%
   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 Students689642
 6.8%
African American7368
 6.8%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian98
 11.1%
Hispanic3535
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White534499
 6.6%
Two or More Races3031
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.6%51.4%
 12.8%


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

Flushing Middle School ranks 350th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Flushing Middle School are 76% White, 11% African American, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 638 students attended Flushing Middle School.


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