Serving 40 students in grades 7-8, Tekonsha Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)60-69%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
92%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Tekonsha Middle School?
40 students attend Tekonsha Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Tekonsha Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tekonsha Middle School?
Tekonsha Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tekonsha Middle School offer ?
Tekonsha Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tekonsha Middle School part of?
Tekonsha Middle School is part of Tekonsha Community Schools School District.
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