Fulton Middle School

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Fulton Middle School ranks 531 st of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Fulton Middle School is a public middle school in Middleton, Michigan, serving 144 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Fulton Schools District, which is ranked 404 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Fulton Middle School faces several challenges, including a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.36%) compared to the state average, academic performance that is generally below state and district averages, and a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.3% in 2018-2019 to 19.7% in 2022-2023. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, reaching 54.17% in 2022-2023. Compared to nearby schools like OvidElsie Middle School, TS Nurnberger Middle School, and St Johns Middle School, Fulton Middle School's academic performance, as measured by test scores, is generally lower.

The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from a high of 317 out of 838 Michigan middle schools in 2017-2018 to 531 out of 897 in 2023-2024. This suggests a relative decline in the school's performance compared to other middle schools in the state. Addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism and supporting the school's population with lower socioeconomic status could be crucial for improving Fulton Middle School's overall performance and outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856-9704

(989) 236-7232

District: Fulton Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
531^st of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,539

Students who attend Fulton Middle School usually attend:

High:

Fulton High School

Feeder schools for Fulton Middle School:

Elementary:

Fulton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 132

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.9%

Hispanic:

6.1%

Two or more races:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Fulton Middle School ranks worse than 59.2% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.22. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.9%), Hispanic (6.1%), two or more races (1.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Fulton Middle School is 17. (See more...)

Compare Fulton Middle School employs 7.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Fulton Middle School is $11,539.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Fulton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton Middle School 531^st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Fulton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Fulton Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Fulton Schools 404^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Fulton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Fulton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	69.56	272^nd	806	66.3%
2007	68.57	281^st	823	65.9%
2008	63.89	366^th	839	56.4%
2009	60.22	439^th	847	48.2%
2010	71.51	261^st	851	69.3%
2011	83.48	62^nd	858	92.8%
2012	68.37	260^th	900	71.1%
2013	67.87	252^nd	919	72.6%
2014	55.10	426^th	921	53.7%
2015	59.67	347^th	919	62.2%
2016	50.67	423^rd	894	52.7%
2017	46.84	384^th	821	53.2%
2018	62.17	317^th	838	62.2%
2019	36.29	501^st	792	36.7%
2021	31.57	462^nd	675	31.6%
2022	28.95	550^th	776	29.1%
2023	31.24	596^th	883	32.5%
2024	38.22	531^st	897	40.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Fulton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	60.37	287^th	815	64.8%
2019	29.47	509^th	672	24.3%
2023	44.95	428^th	825	48.1%
2024	42.10	462^nd	836	44.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Fulton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	73.17	176^th	794	77.8%
2022	50.33	276^th	657	58.0%
2023	27.88	555^th	770	27.9%
2024	37.69	472^nd	771	38.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Fulton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	49.94	376^th	797	52.8%
2019	33.09	437^th	639	31.6%
2021	40.19	294^th	540	45.6%
2022	21.18	534^th	658	18.8%
2023	32.26	519^th	776	33.1%
2024	30.44	548^th	786	30.3%

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Rank History for White students at Fulton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	51.16	315^th	678	53.5%
2019	28.99	453^rd	624	27.4%
2021	31.84	393^rd	577	31.9%
2022	18.04	548^th	638	14.1%
2023	19.40	587^th	688	14.7%
2024	24.24	553^rd	701	21.1%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Fulton Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1997	189	0	0	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	191
1999	116	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2000	104	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	108
2001	120	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	122
2002	141	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	144
2003	141	2	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	144
2004	151	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	153
2005	134	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	136
2006	123	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	124
2007	113	1	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	118
2008	124	n/a	n/a	1	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	126
2009	105	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	1	108
2010	114	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	118
2011	107	2	0	1	0	0	3	0	113
2012	110	3	0	2	0	0	1	0	116
2013	113	0	0	5	0	0	2	0	120
2014	108	0	1	4	0	0	1	0	114
2015	99	1	1	3	0	0	1	0	105
2016	98	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	101
2017	94	0	0	2	0	0	1	0	97
2018	88	0	0	1	0	0	3	0	92
2019	109	0	1	5	0	0	6	0	121
2020	108	0	0	7	0	0	4	0	119
2021	128	0	0	13	0	0	5	0	146
2022	130	1	0	7	0	0	3	0	141
2023	133	1	1	7	0	0	2	0	144
2024	120	1	1	8	0	0	2	0	132

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 Fulton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	191	n/a	0.0	0
1999	118	8.0	14.8	0
2000	108	7.7	14.0	0
2001	122	7.5	16.3	0
2002	144	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	144	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	153	7.8	19.6	n/a
2005	136	7.7	17.7	n/a
2006	124	7.8	15.9	0
2007	118	8.0	14.8	33.9
2008	126	7.6	16.6	25.6
2009	108	8.3	13.0	34.6
2010	118	7.7	15.1	37.9
2011	113	8.3	13.5	41.6
2012	116	6.9	16.7	25
2013	120	7.1	16.7	n/a
2014	114	7.8	14.5	34.2
2015	105	6.0	17.5	37.1
2016	101	7.0	14.4	37.6
2017	97	7.3	13.2	47.4
2018	92	5.3	17.2	46.7
2019	121	7.2	16.7	50.4
2020	119	7.4	15.9	51.3
2021	146	5.7	25.3	41.1
2022	141	2.7	51.2	46.1
2023	144	7.6	18.9	54.2
2024	132	7.7	17.0	44.7

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 Fulton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1997	191	n/a	0.0	0
1999	118	8.0	14.8	0
2000	108	7.7	14.0	0
2001	122	7.5	16.3	0
2002	144	n/a	n/a	n/a
2003	144	n/a	n/a	n/a
2004	153	7.8	19.6	n/a
2005	136	7.7	17.7	n/a
2006	124	7.8	15.9	0
2007	118	8.0	14.8	33.9
2008	126	7.6	16.6	25.6
2009	108	8.3	13.0	34.6
2010	118	7.7	15.1	37.9
2011	113	8.3	13.5	41.6
2012	116	6.9	16.7	25
2013	120	7.1	16.7	n/a
2014	114	7.8	14.5	34.2
2015	105	6.0	17.5	37.1
2016	101	7.0	14.4	37.6
2017	97	7.3	13.2	47.4
2018	92	5.3	17.2	46.7
2019	121	7.2	16.7	50.4
2020	119	7.4	15.9	51.3
2021	146	5.7	25.3	41.1
2022	141	2.7	51.2	46.1
2023	144	7.6	18.9	54.2
2024	132	7.7	17.0	44.7

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 Fulton Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$491 (5.6%)	$8,350 (94.4%)	$8,841
2020	$543 (5.1%)	$10,049 (94.9%)	$10,592
2021	$516 (5.5%)	$8,948 (94.5%)	$9,464
2022	$2,606 (25.6%)	$7,558 (74.4%)	$10,164
2023	$2,228 (19.3%)	$9,311 (80.7%)	$11,539

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Fulton 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 501^st of 792 Middle schools	Ranks 596^th of 883 Middle schools	4.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Middle School)	20.4	22.7	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Schools)	20.4	22.7	2.3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Fulton Middle School)	20.4	20	0.4%
6th Grade Math (Fulton Schools)	20.4	20	0.4%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Middle School)	22.2	18.8	3.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Schools)	22.2	18.8	3.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	42.7	36.9	5.8%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fulton Middle School)	27.5	10.9	16.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Fulton Schools)	27.5	10.9	16.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	28	26.7	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Middle School)	62.7	54.3	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Fulton Schools)	62.7	54.3	8.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	61.9	59.7	2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Middle School)	41.2	37	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Fulton Schools)	41.2	37	4.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)	41.4	36.3	5.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	121	144	19%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	1
Hispanic	5	7	40%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	109	133	22%
Two or More Races	6	2	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.4%	54.2%	3.8%

Schools Near Fulton Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Fulton Middle School	Public	6-8	8060 Ely Hwy	Middleton	48856	Gratiot County	Fulton Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 236-7232	132	8	17.0	44.7%	120 (90.9%)	1 (0.8%)	8 (6.1%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.5%)	38.2	531^st of 897 public middle schools	40.8%		31.2	596^th of 883 public middle schools	32.5%	65	51.9	30.8			37.5	21.6			25.0	29.7		23.1		23.1	$11,539	$2,228	$9,311
Carson CityCrystal Upper ElementaryMiddle School	Public	4-8	213 E Sherman St	Carson City	48811	Montcalm County	Carson City-Crystal Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 584-3138	254	16	16.0	58.3%	237 (93.3%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	34.5	568^th of 897 public middle schools	36.7%		43.7	473^rd of 883 public middle schools	46.4%	95	57.4	22.2	27.1	31.7	18.8	28.9	31.3	30.5	12.5	31.8	40.0	32.1	12.1	22.6	$13,974	$2,679	$11,295
Ashley Middle School	Public	5-8	104 N New St	Ashley	48806	Gratiot County	Ashley Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 847-2514	58	7	8.9	67.2%	48 (82.8%)	1 (1.7%)	5 (8.6%)	1 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (5.2%)	64.3	251^st of 897 public middle schools	72.0%		39.8	516^th of 883 public middle schools	41.6%	265	76.5	35.3		50.0	31.3	42.9			31.3	28.6	60.0	64.7		35.3	$12,029	$1,666	$10,363
St Johns Middle School	Public	6-8	900 W Townsend Rd	Saint Johns	48879	Clinton County	St. Johns Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 227-4300	594	32	18.6	36.4%	527 (88.7%)	1 (0.2%)	32 (5.4%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (5.1%)	81.3	116^th of 897 public middle schools	87.1%		73.8	172^nd of 883 public middle schools	80.5%	56	78.0	46.5			39.0	52.1			44.4	44.0		61.3		49.7	$12,401	$1,310	$11,091
Donald L Pavlik Middle School	Public	6-8	1700 Pine Ave	Alma	48801	Gratiot County	Alma Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 463-3111	473	25	19.2	72.3%	388 (82.0%)	2 (0.4%)	65 (13.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	14 (3.0%)	42.5	492^nd of 897 public middle schools	45.2%		48	414^th of 883 public middle schools	53.1%	78	65.5	28.4			27.0	31.2			20.8	16.6		37.0		31.8	$12,687	$1,047	$11,641
TS Nurnberger Middle School	Public	6-8	312 Union St	Saint Louis	48880	Gratiot County	St. Louis Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 681-5155	201	15	13.4	70.6%	162 (80.6%)	1 (0.5%)	33 (16.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	32.1	595^th of 897 public middle schools	33.7%		34.1	570^th of 883 public middle schools	35.4%	25	53.8	23.1			16.1	36.0			9.7	20.0		30.8		25.0	$14,354	$1,804	$12,550
OvidElsie Middle School	Public	6-8	4041 N Hollister Rd	Elsie	48831	Clinton County	Ovid-Elsie Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 862-4238	319	18	18.1	53.0%	294 (92.2%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	62.4	262^nd of 897 public middle schools	70.8%		63.4	264^th of 883 public middle schools	70.1%	2	66.7	33.3			47.4	39.8			37.1	35.9		33.0		36.1	$11,746	$600	$11,146

Frequently Asked Questions about Fulton Middle School

How many students attend Fulton Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 132 students attended Fulton Middle School.

What high school do graduates of Fulton Middle School attend?

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

What district is Fulton Middle School in?

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Is Fulton Middle School a good school?

Fulton Middle School ranks 531^st of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Fulton Middle School?

Students at Fulton Middle School are 91% White, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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