Serving 711 students in grades 6-9, O.e. Dunckel Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 54% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
711 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)50%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)54%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)11%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
7%
Black
(15-16)27%
18%
White
(15-16)55%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)5%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend O.e. Dunckel Middle School?
711 students attend O.e. Dunckel Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of O.e. Dunckel Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of O.e. Dunckel Middle School?
O.e. Dunckel Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does O.e. Dunckel Middle School offer ?
O.e. Dunckel Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is O.e. Dunckel Middle School part of?
O.e. Dunckel Middle School is part of Farmington Public School District.
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