Perry Middle School

Summary:

Perry Middle School is a public middle school located in Perry, Michigan, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 286 students. The school is part of the Perry Public Schools district, which is ranked 231 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Perry Middle School faces several challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (94.41%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 15.2% in 2019-2020 to 50.0% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and most nearby schools. Academically, Perry Middle School's performance, as measured by M-Step and PSAT proficiency rates, is generally below the state averages and the performance of nearby schools, such as Haslett Middle School and Williamston Middle School.

The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years but has generally declined, from a high of 379 out of 883 Michigan middle schools in 2022-2023 to 451 out of 897 in 2023-2024. This suggests that the school's performance is not keeping pace with other middle schools in the state. Additionally, the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds (48.6% in 2022-2023) at Perry Middle School may be contributing to the school's academic challenges, and targeted interventions and support for these students could be an area of focus for the school and district.


Detail:

Public, Virtual 5-8

 2775 W Britton Rd
       Perry, MI  48872-9604


(517) 625-6196

District: Perry Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
451st of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,392 Help


Students who attend Perry Middle School usually attend:

High:    Perry High School

Feeder schools for Perry Middle School:

Elementary:    Perry Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.1 Help
Number of students:  293

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Two or more races:
4.1%
Hispanic:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Perry Middle School ranks worse than 50.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 46.61. (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 (93.2%), two or more races (4.1%), Hispanic (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry Middle School is 15.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry Middle School is $12,392.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perry Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Middle School 451st of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Perry Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Perry Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry Public Schools 231st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perry Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.78 329th 806 59.2%
2007 66.01 321st 823 61.0%
2008 65.87 333rd 839 60.3%
2009 56.60 497th 847 41.3%
2010 54.69 523rd 851 38.5%
2011 56.55 484th 858 43.6%
2012 56.36 393rd 900 56.3%
2013 46.71 516th 919 43.9%
2014 45.11 552nd 921 40.1%
2015 43.39 537th 919 41.6%
2016 42.15 518th 894 42.1%
2017 30.08 554th 821 32.5%
2018 52.98 401st 838 52.1%
2019 35.03 511th 792 35.5%
2021 26.94 502nd 675 25.6%
2022 30.03 542nd 776 30.2%
2023 50.49 379th 883 57.1%
2024 46.61 451st 897 49.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.79 53rd 377 85.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.96 416th 815 49.0%
2019 39.10 418th 672 37.8%
2022 25.91 537th 691 22.3%
2023 39.59 490th 825 40.6%
2024 47.09 399th 836 52.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.23 407th 794 48.7%
2019 26.01 512th 658 22.2%
2021 25.11 415th 521 20.3%
2022 31.00 465th 657 29.2%
2023 38.39 472nd 770 38.7%
2024 39.03 455th 771 41.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.65 353rd 797 55.7%
2019 36.71 402nd 639 37.1%
2021 26.55 409th 540 24.3%
2022 26.22 485th 658 26.3%
2023 53.47 307th 776 60.4%
2024 46.66 393rd 786 50.0%
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Rank History for White students at Perry Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.72 459th 678 32.3%
2019 17.60 543rd 624 13.0%
2021 18.96 489th 577 15.3%
2022 20.66 532nd 638 16.6%
2023 37.13 425th 688 38.2%
2024 35.05 460th 701 34.4%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Perry Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 395 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a -5 397
1989 421 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a -9 419
1990 424 1 1 1 0 n/a n/a -3 424
1991 425 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 425
1992 434 1 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 438
1993 451 3 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1994 445 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1995 390 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1996 390 3 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 397
1997 412 3 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 429 3 5 2 3 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 450 4 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2000 453 8 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 468
2001 431 3 5 7 0 n/a n/a 0 446
2002 476 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2003 476 2 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 485
2004 482 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2005 464 8 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2006 489 2 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 499
2007 481 4 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 489
2008 416 2 n/a 1 1 n/a n/a 0 420
2009 377 3 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2010 393 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2011 380 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 381
2012 339 0 0 0 0 0 31 0 370
2013 465 0 0 3 0 0 1 0 469
2014 431 1 0 2 0 0 9 0 443
2015 395 1 0 6 0 0 12 0 414
2016 347 1 1 2 1 0 15 0 367
2017 316 1 2 3 1 0 17 0 340
2018 280 1 3 2 1 0 19 0 306
2019 261 1 6 4 0 0 23 0 295
2020 260 1 7 8 1 0 20 0 297
2021 240 1 5 4 0 1 18 0 269
2022 267 0 3 6 0 1 13 0 290
2023 270 2 4 2 0 1 7 0 286
2024 273 2 1 4 0 1 12 0 293

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 Perry Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 n/a n/a n/a
1989 419 n/a n/a 11.2
1990 424 25.0 16.9 8.5
1991 425 n/a n/a n/a
1992 438 n/a n/a 13
1993 456 n/a 0.0 17.1
1994 448 22.8 19.6 14.5
1995 397 22.8 17.4 15.4
1996 397 22.8 17.4 15.4
1997 426 22.0 19.4 19
1998 442 24.0 18.4 20.1
1999 460 24.0 19.2 23.9
2000 468 23.3 20.1 23.1
2001 446 21.3 20.9 20.4
2002 485 26.0 18.7 22.3
2003 485 26.0 18.7 22.3
2004 489 26.0 18.8 21.7
2005 475 25.4 18.7 24.8
2006 499 24.9 20.0 30.5
2007 489 25.0 19.6 25.6
2008 420 23.5 17.9 33.8
2009 381 23.2 16.4 35.7
2010 393 21.7 18.0 38.7
2011 381 20.5 18.5 41.2
2012 370 17.4 21.1 40.3
2013 469 23.6 19.8 48.6
2014 443 22.2 19.9 49.7
2015 414 21.0 19.7 50.7
2016 367 19.0 19.3 43.6
2017 340 17.9 18.9 40.9
2018 306 17.7 17.2 44.4
2019 295 16.8 17.5 47.1
2020 297 18.0 16.5 46.1
2021 269 17.2 15.6 47.2
2022 290 15.9 18.2 51
2023 286 17.2 16.6 48.6
2024 293 19.4 15.1 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 Perry Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 397 n/a n/a n/a
1989 419 n/a n/a 11.2
1990 424 25.0 16.9 8.5
1991 425 n/a n/a n/a
1992 438 n/a n/a 13
1993 456 n/a 0.0 17.1
1994 448 22.8 19.6 14.5
1995 397 22.8 17.4 15.4
1996 397 22.8 17.4 15.4
1997 426 22.0 19.4 19
1998 442 24.0 18.4 20.1
1999 460 24.0 19.2 23.9
2000 468 23.3 20.1 23.1
2001 446 21.3 20.9 20.4
2002 485 26.0 18.7 22.3
2003 485 26.0 18.7 22.3
2004 489 26.0 18.8 21.7
2005 475 25.4 18.7 24.8
2006 499 24.9 20.0 30.5
2007 489 25.0 19.6 25.6
2008 420 23.5 17.9 33.8
2009 381 23.2 16.4 35.7
2010 393 21.7 18.0 38.7
2011 381 20.5 18.5 41.2
2012 370 17.4 21.1 40.3
2013 469 23.6 19.8 48.6
2014 443 22.2 19.9 49.7
2015 414 21.0 19.7 50.7
2016 367 19.0 19.3 43.6
2017 340 17.9 18.9 40.9
2018 306 17.7 17.2 44.4
2019 295 16.8 17.5 47.1
2020 297 18.0 16.5 46.1
2021 269 17.2 15.6 47.2
2022 290 15.9 18.2 51
2023 286 17.2 16.6 48.6
2024 293 19.4 15.1 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 Perry Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $428 (4.1%) $10,126 (95.9%) $10,554
2020 $547 (5.2%) $9,985 (94.8%) $10,532
2021 $1,023 (9.2%) $10,064 (90.8%) $11,087
2022 $902 (7.4%) $11,292 (92.6%) $12,194
2023 $949 (7.7%) $11,444 (92.3%) $12,392

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry 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 511th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 379th of 883 Middle schools
 21.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Middle School)3237.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Public Schools)3237.2
 5.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Perry Middle School)2021.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Perry Public Schools)2021.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Perry Middle School)5.320.5
 15.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Perry Public Schools)5.320.5
 15.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Middle School)33.342.9
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Public Schools)33.342.9
 9.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Perry Middle School)20.328.6
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Perry Public Schools)20.328.6
 8.3%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Middle School)37.524.3
 13.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Public Schools)37.524.3
 13.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Perry Middle School)21.522.9
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (Perry Public Schools)21.522.9
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Perry Middle School)24.627.3
 2.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Perry Public Schools)24.627.3
 2.7%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Middle School)5857.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Perry Public Schools)5857.7
 0.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Perry Middle School)34.837.2
 2.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Perry Public Schools)34.837.2
 2.4%
   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 Students295286
 3.1%
African American12
 100%
American Indian00
Asian64
 33.3%
Hispanic42
 50%
Pacific Islander01
White261270
 3.4%
Two or More Races237
 69.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%48.6%
 1.5%


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Perry Middle School ranks 451st of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Perry Middle School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 293 students attended Perry Middle School.

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


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