Potterville Middle School

Summary:

Potterville Middle School is a public magnet middle school serving around 200 students in grades 5-8 in Potterville, Michigan, which is part of the Potterville Public Schools district. While the school has a higher percentage of white students compared to the state average, its academic performance has been mixed, with declining statewide rankings and varying school ratings over the years.

Potterville Middle School's test scores are generally lower than the state and district averages, particularly in 6th and 7th grade English Language Arts and Math across all grades. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.2% to 40% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Kenneth T Beagle Middle School and Leon W Hayes Intermediate School. Additionally, Potterville Middle School has a relatively high percentage of students (55.5%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to nearby schools.

While Potterville Middle School's performance has fluctuated, with its statewide ranking ranging from 250 to 632 out of Michigan middle schools and its SchoolDigger rating varying between 2 and 4 stars, the school's overall academic performance lags behind several high-performing nearby schools. Addressing the challenges of racial disparities, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors could be crucial for Potterville Middle School to improve and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 5-8

 425 E Main St
       Potterville, MI  48876-9771


(517) 645-4609

District: Potterville Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
322nd of 897 Michigan Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,541 Help


Students who attend Potterville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Potterville High School

Feeder schools for Potterville Middle School:

Elementary:    Potterville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  195

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.6%
Hispanic:
5.6%
Two or more races:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  52.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Potterville Middle School ranks better than 64.1% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.09. (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 (85.6%), Hispanic (5.6%), two or more races (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 52.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Potterville Middle School is 14.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Potterville Middle School is $15,541.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Potterville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Potterville Middle School 322nd of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Potterville Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Potterville Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Potterville Public Schools 290th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Potterville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Potterville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.76 537th 806 33.4%
2007 47.15 564th 823 31.5%
2008 46.00 584th 839 30.4%
2009 58.92 461st 847 45.6%
2010 73.50 213th 851 75.0%
2011 45.40 604th 858 29.6%
2012 43.78 542nd 900 39.8%
2013 33.84 649th 919 29.4%
2014 36.25 632nd 921 31.4%
2015 51.65 443rd 919 51.8%
2016 55.52 378th 894 57.7%
2017 30.70 546th 821 33.5%
2018 34.55 588th 838 29.8%
2019 35.16 510th 792 35.6%
2021 40.53 379th 675 43.9%
2022 37.52 474th 776 38.9%
2023 64.45 250th 883 71.7%
2024 56.09 322nd 897 64.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Potterville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.39 541st 815 33.6%
2019 35.83 451st 672 32.9%
2022 50.52 306th 691 55.7%
2023 58.56 277th 825 66.4%
2024 47.00 402nd 836 51.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Potterville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.50 580th 794 27.0%
2019 29.29 481st 658 26.9%
2022 33.96 438th 657 33.3%
2023 55.19 278th 770 63.9%
2024 58.62 248th 771 67.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Potterville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.29 486th 797 39.0%
2019 34.94 424th 639 33.6%
2021 61.78 160th 540 70.4%
2022 44.23 336th 658 48.9%
2023 63.63 214th 776 72.4%
2024 50.54 342nd 786 56.5%
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Rank History for White students at Potterville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.32 565th 678 16.7%
2019 26.37 477th 624 23.6%
2021 39.00 333rd 577 42.3%
2022 21.32 525th 638 17.7%
2023 47.75 318th 688 53.8%
2024 37.48 432nd 701 38.4%
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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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by a parent
Thursday, January 18, 2018

Open Quote The problem with this district are the kids that attend it. These kids are a product of their homelife and if you’ve been to any event, you can understand what I mean. Many of these parents simply don’t care and it shows. For a school with only 60 kids per grade, the bullying and teasing is in full force. Even when parents get called and discipline enforced, it doesn’t stop it. A few weeks later, it starts back up again. It is a vicious never ending circle. Staff, though, seems to take things seriously unlike other districts. Nathan Leale is a well-loved but enforceful principal. I hope he stays. I haven’t seen many longevity teachers and I can completely see why. No. I would run for the hills and look at other options for schooling. Unfortunately, many districts in backwoods Eaton County are going to be the same. Grand Ledge draws Lansing students. I’d go east to Okemos or north to DeWitt. Otherwise, homeschool. 1 star because I can’t go lower for the school...another star for staff. ZERO for the kids that attend as THIS is where their issues are...the families. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Potterville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 264 3 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2003 264 3 2 12 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2004 268 1 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2005 248 4 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 268
2006 228 7 4 9 1 n/a n/a 0 249
2007 248 4 3 10 1 n/a n/a 0 266
2008 249 5 6 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 269
2009 271 10 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2010 246 9 6 12 1 n/a n/a 0 274
2011 250 12 5 15 1 0 0 0 283
2012 249 12 3 14 2 0 0 0 280
2013 243 15 3 15 3 0 0 0 279
2014 254 13 4 12 2 0 0 0 285
2015 259 12 4 11 3 0 0 0 289
2016 242 11 3 15 4 0 0 0 275
2017 238 12 5 15 2 0 1 0 273
2018 228 13 5 12 4 0 1 0 263
2019 218 14 5 15 5 0 2 0 259
2020 211 8 2 21 2 0 6 0 250
2021 189 9 2 21 1 0 8 0 230
2022 186 4 5 13 3 0 5 0 216
2023 170 5 3 12 2 0 8 0 200
2024 167 5 3 11 2 0 7 0 195

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 Potterville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 281 2.0 140.5 26
2003 281 2.0 140.5 26
2004 282 15.1 18.7 30.1
2005 268 16.7 16.0 29.9
2006 249 18.5 13.5 30.1
2007 266 16.1 16.5 35
2008 269 17.2 15.6 34.9
2009 296 17.2 17.2 30.7
2010 274 15.4 17.7 40.9
2011 283 16.6 16.9 40.6
2012 280 16.4 17.0 48.9
2013 279 16.8 16.6 42.3
2014 285 15.0 19.0 44.2
2015 289 18.0 16.0 50.2
2016 275 18.0 15.2 44.4
2017 273 19.5 13.9 44.7
2018 263 16.8 15.6 47.1
2019 259 15.6 16.6 43.6
2020 250 15.4 16.2 51.2
2021 230 11.3 20.3 47.8
2022 216 13.4 16.1 51.4
2023 200 10.7 18.6 55.5
2024 195 13.2 14.7 52.8

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 Potterville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 281 2.0 140.5 26
2003 281 2.0 140.5 26
2004 282 15.1 18.7 30.1
2005 268 16.7 16.0 29.9
2006 249 18.5 13.5 30.1
2007 266 16.1 16.5 35
2008 269 17.2 15.6 34.9
2009 296 17.2 17.2 30.7
2010 274 15.4 17.7 40.9
2011 283 16.6 16.9 40.6
2012 280 16.4 17.0 48.9
2013 279 16.8 16.6 42.3
2014 285 15.0 19.0 44.2
2015 289 18.0 16.0 50.2
2016 275 18.0 15.2 44.4
2017 273 19.5 13.9 44.7
2018 263 16.8 15.6 47.1
2019 259 15.6 16.6 43.6
2020 250 15.4 16.2 51.2
2021 230 11.3 20.3 47.8
2022 216 13.4 16.1 51.4
2023 200 10.7 18.6 55.5
2024 195 13.2 14.7 52.8

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 Potterville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $450 (4.6%) $9,352 (95.4%) $9,802
2020 $390 (3.9%) $9,638 (96.1%) $10,028
2021 $1,163 (10.6%) $9,843 (89.4%) $11,007
2022 $1,244 (11.5%) $9,549 (88.5%) $10,793
2023 $2,152 (13.8%) $13,389 (86.2%) $15,541

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Potterville 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 510th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 250th of 883 Middle schools
 36.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade English Language Arts (Potterville Middle School)60.334.1
 26.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Potterville Public Schools)60.334.1
 26.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Potterville Middle School)34.59.8
 24.7%
   5th Grade Math (Potterville Public Schools)34.59.8
 24.7%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Potterville Middle School)15.59.8
 5.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Potterville Public Schools)15.59.8
 5.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Potterville Middle School)48.533.3
 15.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Potterville Public Schools)48.533.3
 15.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Potterville Middle School)38.231.4
 6.8%
   6th Grade Math (Potterville Public Schools)38.231.4
 6.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Potterville Middle School)29.541.4
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Potterville Public Schools)29.541.4
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)42.736.9
 5.8%
7th Grade Math (Potterville Middle School)30.225.9
 4.3%
   7th Grade Math (Potterville Public Schools)30.225.9
 4.3%
   7th Grade Math (Michigan)35.731
 4.7%
8th Grade Social Studies (Potterville Middle School)13.135.3
 22.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Potterville Public Schools)13.135.3
 22.2%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)2826.7
 1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Potterville Middle School)44.371.4
 27.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Potterville Public Schools)44.371.4
 27.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Potterville Middle School)1853.1
 35.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Potterville Public Schools)1853.1
 35.1%
   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 Students259200
 22.8%
African American145
 64.3%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic1512
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White218170
 22%
Two or More Races28
 300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.6%55.5%
 11.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Potterville Middle School

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

In the 2023-24 school year, 195 students attended Potterville Middle School.

Potterville Middle School ranks 322nd of 897 Michigan middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Potterville Middle School are 86% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American, 2% Asian, 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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