Serving 456 students in grades 6-8, Ruben Daniels 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 11% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 27% (which was lower than 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 97% 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
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)27%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
93%
18%
White
3%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Ruben Daniels Middle School?
456 students attend Ruben Daniels Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Ruben Daniels Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ruben Daniels Middle School?
Ruben Daniels Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ruben Daniels Middle School offer ?
Ruben Daniels Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ruben Daniels Middle School part of?
Ruben Daniels Middle School is part of Saginaw School District Of The City Of.
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