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Blanchette Middle School (Closed 2014)

1771 Henry Ruff Rd
Inkster, MI 48141
Blanchette Middle School serves 460 students in grades 6-8. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 4% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 23% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
460 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(12-13)
4%
41%
(12-13)
23%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
98%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
School District Of The City Of Inkster
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?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Blanchette Middle School?
460 students attend Blanchette Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Blanchette Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blanchette Middle School?
Blanchette Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Blanchette Middle School offer ?
Blanchette Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Blanchette Middle School part of?
Blanchette Middle School is part of School District Of The City Of Inkster.

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