Newaygo Middle School

Summary:

Newaygo Middle School is a public middle school serving 467 students in grades 5-8 in Newaygo, Michigan, which is part of the Newaygo Public School District. The school faces several challenges, including a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, lower academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools, and increasing chronic absenteeism rates.

Newaygo Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.37%) compared to the state average for middle schools, and a higher percentage of Hispanic students (12.21%). However, the school consistently underperforms the state average on M-Step and PSAT assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36.8% of 5th graders were proficient in ELA, compared to the state average of 44%. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Fremont Middle School, Newaygo Middle School generally performs worse academically.

Another concerning trend at Newaygo Middle School is the steady increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 16.7% in 2018-2019 to 33.9% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average for middle schools. Despite spending more per student ($13,834 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, this does not seem to translate to better academic outcomes. Addressing these issues, such as the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the increasing chronic absenteeism rates, will be crucial for improving the school's overall performance and providing a quality education for its students.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 850 76th St
       Newaygo, MI  49337-7930


(231) 652-1285

District: Newaygo Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
560th of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,834 Help


Students who attend Newaygo Middle School usually attend:

High:    Newaygo High School

Feeder schools for Newaygo Middle School:

Elementary:    Newaygo Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  461

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.6%
Hispanic:
13.4%
Two or more races:
3.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Newaygo Middle School ranks worse than 62.4% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.06. (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 (79.6%), Hispanic (13.4%), two or more races (3.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Newaygo Middle School is 17.3. (See more...)
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Compare Newaygo Middle School employs 26.5 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Newaygo Middle School is $13,834.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Newaygo Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Newaygo Middle School 560th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Newaygo Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Newaygo Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Newaygo Public School District 381st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Newaygo Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Newaygo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 43.94 588th 806 27.0%
2007 64.34 346th 823 58.0%
2008 62.34 402nd 839 52.1%
2009 58.66 465th 847 45.1%
2010 59.47 472nd 851 44.5%
2011 53.27 527th 858 38.6%
2012 43.68 544th 900 39.6%
2013 46.25 521st 919 43.3%
2014 50.91 477th 921 48.2%
2015 56.45 374th 919 59.3%
2016 53.93 394th 894 55.9%
2017 39.58 458th 821 44.2%
2018 51.49 422nd 838 49.6%
2019 38.92 478th 792 39.6%
2021 24.61 526th 675 22.1%
2022 24.75 581st 776 25.1%
2023 32.38 583rd 883 34.0%
2024 35.06 560th 897 37.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Newaygo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.01 347th 815 57.4%
2019 41.18 400th 672 40.5%
2021 26.77 414th 523 20.8%
2022 23.95 550th 691 20.4%
2023 30.40 588th 825 28.7%
2024 33.95 552nd 836 34.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Newaygo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.64 7th 19 63.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Newaygo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.49 435th 794 45.2%
2019 33.40 443rd 658 32.7%
2021 17.22 464th 521 10.9%
2022 20.40 544th 657 17.2%
2023 22.88 603rd 770 21.7%
2024 23.03 605th 771 21.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Newaygo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.69 351st 797 56.0%
2019 35.17 422nd 639 34.0%
2021 24.53 430th 540 20.4%
2022 25.27 495th 658 24.8%
2023 35.75 487th 776 37.2%
2024 38.51 477th 786 39.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Newaygo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.52 215th 266 19.2%
2023 50.77 114th 246 53.7%
2024 34.33 168th 257 34.6%
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Rank History for White students at Newaygo Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.90 414th 678 38.9%
2019 24.16 495th 624 20.7%
2021 17.04 504th 577 12.7%
2022 14.43 576th 638 9.7%
2023 19.12 592nd 688 14.0%
2024 26.01 540th 701 23.0%
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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 Newaygo Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 371 2 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 383
1989 376 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 383
1990 310 0 0 9 1 n/a n/a -14 306
1991 305 1 0 17 1 n/a n/a 15 339
1992 323 1 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1993 372 3 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1994 375 2 0 12 1 n/a n/a 0 390
1995 401 1 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 401 1 1 15 1 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 399 2 2 14 4 n/a n/a 0 421
1998 402 2 3 17 4 n/a n/a 0 428
1999 407 1 1 22 3 n/a n/a 0 434
2000 439 0 2 23 0 n/a n/a 0 464
2001 460 2 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 486
2002 470 5 0 36 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2003 470 5 0 36 2 n/a n/a 0 513
2004 450 5 0 33 3 n/a n/a 0 491
2005 424 1 0 32 1 n/a n/a 0 458
2006 414 2 1 30 1 n/a n/a 0 448
2007 383 1 4 28 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2008 378 3 3 28 1 n/a n/a 0 413
2009 386 3 4 27 1 n/a n/a 0 421
2010 390 3 3 22 2 n/a n/a 0 420
2011 376 1 1 28 1 2 1 0 410
2012 337 1 2 28 3 1 1 0 373
2013 341 2 1 32 5 0 4 0 385
2014 419 5 1 37 4 0 0 0 466
2015 409 6 1 41 4 0 3 0 464
2016 426 5 4 40 3 0 5 0 483
2017 444 4 6 40 3 1 6 0 504
2018 463 4 6 43 2 0 4 0 522
2019 483 10 8 39 2 0 8 0 550
2020 454 9 6 38 2 1 8 0 518
2021 432 8 4 44 4 1 17 0 510
2022 395 7 3 54 3 1 17 0 480
2023 380 7 2 57 5 1 15 0 467
2024 367 7 2 62 5 0 18 0 461

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 Newaygo Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 n/a n/a n/a
1989 383 n/a n/a 30.5
1990 306 17.0 18.0 28.8
1991 339 n/a n/a n/a
1992 333 n/a n/a n/a
1993 391 n/a 0.0 34.3
1994 390 18.0 21.7 27.9
1995 419 18.2 23.0 29.1
1996 419 18.2 23.0 29.1
1997 421 21.0 20.0 34.4
1998 428 21.0 20.4 25.5
1999 434 24.0 18.1 26.7
2000 464 25.4 18.3 37.1
2001 486 26.4 18.4 35.6
2002 513 n/a n/a 40.7
2003 513 n/a n/a 40.7
2004 491 24.0 20.5 39.7
2005 458 25.0 18.3 48.7
2006 448 25.1 17.8 61.8
2007 416 23.1 18.0 45.4
2008 413 23.8 17.4 47.2
2009 421 24.5 17.2 53.9
2010 420 22.0 19.0 62.6
2011 410 19.9 20.6 63.4
2012 373 20.5 18.1 63.5
2013 385 18.5 20.8 69.9
2014 466 23.3 20.0 64.6
2015 464 23.0 20.1 65.7
2016 483 25.0 19.3 63.4
2017 504 24.0 21.0 58.7
2018 522 27.2 19.1 62.3
2019 550 25.1 21.9 67.8
2020 518 24.9 20.7 65.1
2021 510 26.2 19.4 69.6
2022 480 25.5 18.8 62.5
2023 467 27.5 16.9 61.9
2024 461 26.5 17.3 62.3

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 Newaygo Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 383 n/a n/a n/a
1989 383 n/a n/a 30.5
1990 306 17.0 18.0 28.8
1991 339 n/a n/a n/a
1992 333 n/a n/a n/a
1993 391 n/a 0.0 34.3
1994 390 18.0 21.7 27.9
1995 419 18.2 23.0 29.1
1996 419 18.2 23.0 29.1
1997 421 21.0 20.0 34.4
1998 428 21.0 20.4 25.5
1999 434 24.0 18.1 26.7
2000 464 25.4 18.3 37.1
2001 486 26.4 18.4 35.6
2002 513 n/a n/a 40.7
2003 513 n/a n/a 40.7
2004 491 24.0 20.5 39.7
2005 458 25.0 18.3 48.7
2006 448 25.1 17.8 61.8
2007 416 23.1 18.0 45.4
2008 413 23.8 17.4 47.2
2009 421 24.5 17.2 53.9
2010 420 22.0 19.0 62.6
2011 410 19.9 20.6 63.4
2012 373 20.5 18.1 63.5
2013 385 18.5 20.8 69.9
2014 466 23.3 20.0 64.6
2015 464 23.0 20.1 65.7
2016 483 25.0 19.3 63.4
2017 504 24.0 21.0 58.7
2018 522 27.2 19.1 62.3
2019 550 25.1 21.9 67.8
2020 518 24.9 20.7 65.1
2021 510 26.2 19.4 69.6
2022 480 25.5 18.8 62.5
2023 467 27.5 16.9 61.9
2024 461 26.5 17.3 62.3

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 Newaygo Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $706 (7.0%) $9,446 (93.0%) $10,152
2020 $746 (7.5%) $9,266 (92.5%) $10,013
2021 $1,336 (12.5%) $9,337 (87.5%) $10,673
2022 $1,707 (14.5%) $10,049 (85.5%) $11,756
2023 $1,526 (11.0%) $12,309 (89.0%) $13,834

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Newaygo Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 478th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 583rd of 883 Middle schools
 5.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Newaygo Middle School)34.636.4
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Newaygo Public School District)34.636.4
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Newaygo Middle School)24.213.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade Math (Newaygo Public School District)24.213.6
 10.6%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Newaygo Middle School)9.711.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Newaygo Public School District)9.711.9
 2.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Newaygo Middle School)32.630.8
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Newaygo Public School District)32.630.8
 1.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Newaygo Middle School)28.718.3
 10.4%
   6th Grade Math (Newaygo Public School District)28.718.3
 10.4%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Newaygo Middle School)33.815.9
 17.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Newaygo Public School District)33.815.9
 17.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Newaygo Middle School)41.411.5
 29.9%
   7th Grade Math (Newaygo Public School District)41.411.5
 29.9%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Newaygo Middle School)21.621.1
 0.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Newaygo Public School District)21.621.1
 0.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Newaygo Middle School)51.455.6
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Newaygo Public School District)51.455.6
 4.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Newaygo Middle School)34.519.4
 15.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Newaygo Public School District)34.519.4
 15.1%
   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 Students550467
 15.1%
African American107
 30%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian82
 75%
Hispanic3957
 46.2%
Pacific Islander01
White483380
 21.3%
Two or More Races815
 87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.8%61.9%
 5.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Newaygo Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 461 students attended Newaygo Middle School.

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

Newaygo Middle School ranks 560th of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Newaygo Middle School are 80% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% American Indian.


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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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