Fruitport Middle School

Summary:

Fruitport Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Fruitport, Michigan, which is part of the Fruitport Community Schools district. With a student population of 594, the school has a predominantly White (85.19%) racial makeup.

While Fruitport Middle School has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 17.1% in 2019-2020 to 45.5% in 2021-2022, this rate is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like ReethsPuffer Middle School (26.9%) and Mona Shores Middle School (21.7%). Additionally, the school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT test scores, is generally below the state averages and the performance of nearby higher-ranked schools. Fruitport Middle School also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 60.1% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Lakeshore Middle School (28.82%) and Spring Lake Middle School (19.26%).

Fruitport Middle School's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have been relatively low and stagnant over the past several years, ranging between 311-551 out of 776-897 Michigan middle schools and receiving 2-3 out of 5 stars. In contrast, nearby schools like Lakeshore Middle School and Spring Lake Middle School have consistently higher rankings and 4-5 star ratings. While the school's per-student spending has increased from $11,134 in 2019-2020 to $14,032 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the spending of nearby schools, its student-teacher ratio of 18.9 in 2022-2023 is higher than the ratios of these nearby schools.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 3113 Pontaluna Rd
       Fruitport, MI  49415-9600


(231) 865-3128

District: Fruitport Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
367th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,032 Help


Students who attend Fruitport Middle School usually attend:

High:    Fruitport High School

Feeder schools for Fruitport Middle School:

Elementary:    Beach Elementary School
    Edgewood Elementary School
    Shettler School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  613

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Hispanic:
6.4%
Two or more races:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Compare Details Fruitport Middle School ranks better than 59.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.84. (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 (83.8%), Hispanic (6.4%), two or more races (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fruitport Middle School is 18.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fruitport Middle School is $14,032.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fruitport Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fruitport Middle School 367th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Fruitport Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Fruitport Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fruitport Community Schools 187th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Fruitport Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fruitport Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 52.13 494th 806 38.7%
2007 47.15 565th 823 31.3%
2008 50.92 546th 839 34.9%
2009 47.13 592nd 847 30.1%
2010 54.73 522nd 851 38.7%
2011 62.55 395th 858 54.0%
2012 53.20 433rd 900 51.9%
2013 41.63 577th 919 37.2%
2014 45.13 551st 921 40.2%
2015 44.66 521st 919 43.3%
2016 50.17 432nd 894 51.7%
2017 43.03 430th 821 47.6%
2018 49.10 444th 838 47.0%
2019 43.95 423rd 792 46.6%
2021 36.56 417th 675 38.2%
2022 44.82 405th 776 47.8%
2023 57.10 311th 883 64.8%
2024 52.84 367th 897 59.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Fruitport Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.61 276th 377 26.8%
2022 68.68 23rd 70 67.1%
2023 56.93 66th 199 66.8%
2024 32.22 135th 201 32.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fruitport Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.30 376th 815 53.9%
2019 46.46 352nd 672 47.6%
2021 39.22 316th 523 39.6%
2022 52.75 285th 691 58.8%
2023 57.84 284th 825 65.6%
2024 47.77 393rd 836 53.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Fruitport Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.60 446th 794 43.8%
2019 40.33 382nd 658 41.9%
2021 23.34 428th 521 17.9%
2022 38.43 387th 657 41.1%
2023 51.51 312th 770 59.5%
2024 48.29 344th 771 55.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Fruitport Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.15 374th 797 53.1%
2019 38.49 380th 639 40.5%
2021 38.22 311th 540 42.4%
2022 40.58 368th 658 44.1%
2023 53.56 306th 776 60.6%
2024 48.65 364th 786 53.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Fruitport Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.80 197th 266 25.9%
2023 50.65 115th 246 53.3%
2024 43.47 145th 257 43.6%
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Rank History for White students at Fruitport Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.77 447th 678 34.1%
2019 33.18 417th 624 33.2%
2021 33.29 385th 577 33.3%
2022 36.73 392nd 638 38.6%
2023 48.94 310th 688 54.9%
2024 43.37 369th 701 47.4%
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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 Fruitport Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 581 3 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 600
1989 643 1 1 13 5 n/a n/a 0 663
1990 668 2 3 7 6 n/a n/a 0 686
1991 711 4 4 14 12 n/a n/a 0 745
1992 719 6 3 14 7 n/a n/a 0 749
1993 747 3 4 17 8 n/a n/a 0 779
1994 750 4 4 19 3 n/a n/a 0 780
1995 811 1 5 2 8 n/a n/a 0 827
1996 811 1 5 2 8 n/a n/a 0 827
1997 825 5 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 840
1998 807 8 1 4 13 n/a n/a 0 833
1999 785 4 3 9 3 n/a n/a 0 804
2000 724 9 5 8 3 n/a n/a 0 749
2001 706 15 6 12 4 n/a n/a 0 743
2002 764 17 4 24 5 n/a n/a 0 814
2003 764 17 4 24 5 n/a n/a 0 814
2004 731 10 4 25 4 n/a n/a 0 774
2005 668 12 4 21 4 n/a n/a 0 709
2006 670 17 7 23 3 n/a n/a 0 720
2007 699 13 1 27 5 n/a n/a 8 753
2008 699 16 n/a 31 7 n/a n/a 7 760
2009 679 17 0 41 6 n/a n/a 6 749
2010 629 17 5 41 5 n/a n/a 0 697
2011 615 15 6 35 10 0 0 0 681
2012 624 17 6 38 9 0 0 0 694
2013 632 17 9 34 9 0 1 0 702
2014 577 21 14 34 10 0 4 0 660
2015 576 21 14 28 7 0 7 0 653
2016 576 24 11 30 8 0 9 0 658
2017 572 21 8 30 8 0 12 0 651
2018 550 21 10 35 8 1 12 0 637
2019 546 24 7 41 10 1 9 0 638
2020 504 30 8 36 15 1 16 0 610
2021 507 24 5 39 8 0 16 0 599
2022 507 23 3 34 4 0 23 0 594
2023 506 18 6 41 0 0 23 0 594
2024 514 25 7 39 0 0 28 0 613

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 Fruitport Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 n/a n/a n/a
1989 663 n/a n/a 14.5
1990 686 40.0 17.1 11.8
1991 745 n/a n/a n/a
1992 749 n/a n/a 15
1993 779 n/a 0.0 17.7
1994 780 39.8 19.6 13.6
1995 827 46.5 17.8 12.8
1996 827 46.5 17.8 12.8
1997 840 48.0 17.5 12.5
1998 833 44.0 18.9 14
1999 804 42.0 19.1 12.9
2000 749 43.0 17.4 25.2
2001 743 42.0 17.7 27.6
2002 814 43.2 18.8 32.9
2003 814 43.2 18.8 32.9
2004 774 42.2 18.3 38.9
2005 709 46.1 15.4 41.5
2006 720 45.4 15.9 43.5
2007 753 44.8 16.8 37.3
2008 760 46.3 16.4 38.2
2009 749 46.3 16.2 43.2
2010 697 42.3 16.4 51.8
2011 681 40.7 16.7 48.2
2012 694 39.8 17.4 49.1
2013 702 36.7 19.0 44.6
2014 660 35.9 18.3 46.7
2015 653 36.0 18.1 52.7
2016 658 34.0 19.3 47.3
2017 651 33.6 19.3 54.8
2018 637 35.8 17.7 55.7
2019 638 34.6 18.4 57.8
2020 610 32.4 18.7 54.6
2021 599 33.8 17.6 56.9
2022 594 31.2 19.0 59.9
2023 594 31.4 18.9 60.1
2024 613 32.7 18.7 51.9

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 Fruitport Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 600 n/a n/a n/a
1989 663 n/a n/a 14.5
1990 686 40.0 17.1 11.8
1991 745 n/a n/a n/a
1992 749 n/a n/a 15
1993 779 n/a 0.0 17.7
1994 780 39.8 19.6 13.6
1995 827 46.5 17.8 12.8
1996 827 46.5 17.8 12.8
1997 840 48.0 17.5 12.5
1998 833 44.0 18.9 14
1999 804 42.0 19.1 12.9
2000 749 43.0 17.4 25.2
2001 743 42.0 17.7 27.6
2002 814 43.2 18.8 32.9
2003 814 43.2 18.8 32.9
2004 774 42.2 18.3 38.9
2005 709 46.1 15.4 41.5
2006 720 45.4 15.9 43.5
2007 753 44.8 16.8 37.3
2008 760 46.3 16.4 38.2
2009 749 46.3 16.2 43.2
2010 697 42.3 16.4 51.8
2011 681 40.7 16.7 48.2
2012 694 39.8 17.4 49.1
2013 702 36.7 19.0 44.6
2014 660 35.9 18.3 46.7
2015 653 36.0 18.1 52.7
2016 658 34.0 19.3 47.3
2017 651 33.6 19.3 54.8
2018 637 35.8 17.7 55.7
2019 638 34.6 18.4 57.8
2020 610 32.4 18.7 54.6
2021 599 33.8 17.6 56.9
2022 594 31.2 19.0 59.9
2023 594 31.4 18.9 60.1
2024 613 32.7 18.7 51.9

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Fruitport Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,225 (11.5%) $9,407 (88.5%) $10,632
2020 $1,238 (11.1%) $9,896 (88.9%) $11,134
2021 $1,694 (14.6%) $9,945 (85.4%) $11,639
2022 $1,489 (12.3%) $10,652 (87.7%) $12,141
2023 $1,543 (11.0%) $12,489 (89.0%) $14,032

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Fruitport 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 423rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 311th of 883 Middle schools
 18.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fruitport Middle School)37.632.8
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Fruitport Community Schools)37.632.8
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Fruitport Middle School)31.225
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Fruitport Community Schools)31.225
 6.2%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fruitport Middle School)40.231.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Fruitport Community Schools)40.231.1
 9.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Fruitport Middle School)28.427.5
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (Fruitport Community Schools)28.427.5
 0.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fruitport Middle School)21.337.5
 16.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Fruitport Community Schools)21.337.5
 16.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fruitport Middle School)62.667.7
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Fruitport Community Schools)62.667.7
 5.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fruitport Middle School)39.540.1
 0.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Fruitport Community Schools)39.540.1
 0.6%
   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 Students638594
 6.9%
African American2418
 25%
American Indian100
 100%
Asian76
 14.3%
Hispanic4141
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White546506
 7.3%
Two or More Races923
 155.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.8%60.1%
 2.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Fruitport Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 613 students attended Fruitport Middle School.

Students at Fruitport Middle School are 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 1% Asian.

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

Fruitport Middle School ranks 367th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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