Grand Blanc Middle School West

Summary:

Grand Blanc Middle School West is a public middle school serving 816 students in grades 6-8 in the Grand Blanc Community Schools district in Grand Blanc, Michigan. While the school has a diverse student body, with 58.21% White, 24.75% African American, and 5.88% Hispanic students, it has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from 141 out of 921 Michigan middle schools in 2013-2014 to 380 out of 897 in 2023-2024.

One bright spot is that the school's African American students perform relatively well, ranking 113 out of 300 Michigan middle schools for this subgroup in 2023-2024. However, the school's performance for special education students is quite low, ranking 148 out of 201 Michigan middle schools in the same year. Additionally, Grand Blanc Middle School West's test scores lag behind the district and state averages across most subject areas and grade levels, and the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 13.4% in 2018-2019 to 23.8% in 2022-2023.

When comparing Grand Blanc Middle School West to nearby schools, the data reveals some interesting patterns. Grand Blanc Middle School East, which is also part of the Grand Blanc Community Schools district, consistently outperforms Grand Blanc Middle School West across various metrics, including test scores, statewide rankings, and chronic absenteeism. Similarly, Goodrich Middle School and Lake Fenton Middle School, which are in neighboring districts, also outperform Grand Blanc Middle School West on many measures.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1515 E Reid Rd
       Grand Blanc, MI  48439-8517


(810) 591-7311

District: Grand Blanc Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
380th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,349 Help


Students who attend Grand Blanc Middle School West usually attend:

High:    Grand Blanc Community High School

Feeder schools for Grand Blanc Middle School West:

Elementary:    Anderson Elementary School
    Brendel Elementary School
    McGrath Elementary School
    Reid Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.8 Help
Number of students:  798

Racial breakdown:

White:
56.4%
African American:
24.3%
Two or more races:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Grand Blanc Middle School West ranks better than 57.6% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 51.83. (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 (56.4%), African American (24.3%), two or more races (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Grand Blanc Middle School West is 18.8. (See more...)
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Compare Grand Blanc Middle School West employs 42.3 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Grand Blanc Middle School West is $13,349.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Grand Blanc Middle School West:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Blanc Middle School West 380th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Grand Blanc Middle School West in the ranking list.)

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Grand Blanc Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Grand Blanc Community Schools 204th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Grand Blanc Middle School West

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Rank History for all students at Grand Blanc Middle School West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 72.86 220th 823 73.3%
2008 69.91 272nd 839 67.6%
2009 72.12 234th 847 72.4%
2010 75.06 189th 851 77.8%
2011 69.94 268th 858 68.8%
2012 78.24 163rd 900 81.9%
2013 66.88 262nd 919 71.5%
2014 79.65 141st 921 84.7%
2015 74.62 181st 919 80.3%
2016 72.41 199th 894 77.7%
2017 67.91 204th 821 75.2%
2018 72.04 214th 838 74.5%
2019 56.54 303rd 792 61.7%
2021 31.44 463rd 675 31.4%
2022 40.48 449th 776 42.1%
2023 44.42 466th 883 47.2%
2024 51.83 380th 897 57.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Grand Blanc Middle School West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.91 61st 156 60.9%
2019 41.45 28th 51 45.1%
2022 38.48 38th 65 41.5%
2023 35.74 99th 163 39.3%
2024 44.11 97th 176 44.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Grand Blanc Middle School West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.81 89th 377 76.4%
2019 74.79 12th 76 84.2%
2023 29.59 144th 199 27.6%
2024 29.07 148th 201 26.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Grand Blanc Middle School West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.23 192nd 815 76.4%
2019 42.81 389th 672 42.1%
2021 26.51 417th 523 20.3%
2022 34.38 468th 691 32.3%
2023 45.48 417th 825 49.5%
2024 50.05 365th 836 56.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Grand Blanc Middle School West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.92 215th 794 72.9%
2019 47.88 321st 658 51.2%
2021 24.46 418th 521 19.8%
2022 34.40 435th 657 33.8%
2023 41.32 431st 770 44.0%
2024 48.01 347th 771 55.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Grand Blanc Middle School West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.36 191st 797 76.0%
2019 56.20 232nd 639 63.7%
2021 29.54 382nd 540 29.3%
2022 37.62 394th 658 40.1%
2023 39.50 464th 776 40.2%
2024 47.13 384th 786 51.1%
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Rank History for African American students at Grand Blanc Middle School West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.06 64th 366 82.5%
2019 49.25 94th 196 52.0%
2021 37.69 49th 77 36.4%
2022 54.66 64th 182 64.8%
2023 50.15 127th 310 59.0%
2024 52.71 113th 300 62.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Grand Blanc Middle School West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.70 112th 266 57.9%
2023 41.88 141st 246 42.7%
2024 43.58 143rd 257 44.4%
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Rank History for White students at Grand Blanc Middle School West

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.41 197th 678 70.9%
2019 58.22 221st 624 64.6%
2021 34.47 377th 577 34.7%
2022 37.71 383rd 638 40.0%
2023 42.62 362nd 688 47.4%
2024 54.11 268th 701 61.8%
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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.

Grand Blanc Middle School West Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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by a principal
Thursday, August 11, 2022

Open Quote I could not be more proud of the students and staff a West Middle School. There is a collective and collaborative commitment to student success! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Grand Blanc Middle School West

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 0
2007 722 112 16 11 0 n/a n/a 46 907
2008 705 127 25 21 2 n/a n/a 75 955
2009 707 121 19 17 4 n/a n/a 72 940
2010 713 143 11 19 4 n/a n/a 72 962
2011 742 147 19 46 6 0 46 0 1006
2012 752 143 18 39 4 0 43 0 999
2013 783 158 20 34 2 1 46 0 1044
2014 747 130 13 35 1 0 50 0 976
2015 730 127 12 32 1 0 55 0 957
2016 724 134 17 32 1 0 58 0 966
2017 690 149 21 36 1 0 68 0 965
2018 670 151 20 37 2 0 75 0 955
2019 607 187 15 42 2 0 67 0 920
2020 570 227 12 48 1 0 73 0 931
2021 452 162 13 37 0 0 56 0 720
2022 490 177 16 38 3 1 61 0 786
2023 475 202 13 48 2 1 75 0 816
2024 450 194 17 53 1 2 81 0 798

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 Grand Blanc Middle School West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2007 907 48.4 18.7 28.6
2008 955 47.9 19.9 32.3
2009 940 45.4 20.7 33.3
2010 962 50.2 19.1 37.9
2011 1006 48.4 20.7 36.9
2012 999 50.7 19.7 39.1
2013 1044 50.8 20.5 37.8
2014 976 50.8 19.2 37
2015 957 51.0 18.7 33.8
2016 966 51.0 18.9 33.6
2017 965 51.4 18.7 31.4
2018 955 50.4 18.9 42
2019 920 50.6 18.1 42.6
2020 931 49.3 18.8 46
2021 720 45.6 15.7 45.6
2022 786 42.1 18.6 49.9
2023 816 43.2 18.8 57.2
2024 798 42.3 18.8 59.6

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 Grand Blanc Middle School West

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 0 0.0 0.0 n/a
2007 907 48.4 18.7 28.6
2008 955 47.9 19.9 32.3
2009 940 45.4 20.7 33.3
2010 962 50.2 19.1 37.9
2011 1006 48.4 20.7 36.9
2012 999 50.7 19.7 39.1
2013 1044 50.8 20.5 37.8
2014 976 50.8 19.2 37
2015 957 51.0 18.7 33.8
2016 966 51.0 18.9 33.6
2017 965 51.4 18.7 31.4
2018 955 50.4 18.9 42
2019 920 50.6 18.1 42.6
2020 931 49.3 18.8 46
2021 720 45.6 15.7 45.6
2022 786 42.1 18.6 49.9
2023 816 43.2 18.8 57.2
2024 798 42.3 18.8 59.6

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Grand Blanc Middle School West

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $863 (8.5%) $9,274 (91.5%) $10,137
2020 $771 (7.4%) $9,598 (92.6%) $10,369
2021 $1,104 (9.2%) $10,934 (90.8%) $12,039
2022 $1,466 (11.3%) $11,553 (88.7%) $13,019
2023 $1,336 (10.0%) $12,012 (90.0%) $13,349

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Grand Blanc Middle School West

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 303rd of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 466th of 883 Middle schools
 14.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Middle School West)47.335.3
 12%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)53.447.4
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Middle School West)29.918
 11.9%
   6th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)38.129.6
 8.5%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Middle School West)46.844.1
 2.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)51.248.8
 2.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Middle School West)29.728
 1.7%
   7th Grade Math (Grand Blanc Community Schools)40.232.3
 7.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Grand Blanc Middle School West)34.620
 14.6%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Grand Blanc Community Schools)42.129.4
 12.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Middle School West)70.658.8
 11.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Grand Blanc Community Schools)78.365.4
 12.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Blanc Middle School West)39.223.3
 15.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Grand Blanc Community Schools)48.631
 17.6%
   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 Students920816
 11.3%
African American187202
 8%
American Indian22
Asian1513
 13.3%
Hispanic4248
 14.3%
Pacific Islander01
White607475
 21.7%
Two or More Races6775
 11.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.6%57.2%
 14.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Grand Blanc Middle School West

Students at Grand Blanc Middle School West are 56% White, 24% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Grand Blanc Middle School West ranks 380th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Grand Blanc Middle School West usually go on to attend Grand Blanc Community High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 798 students attended Grand Blanc Middle School West.


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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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