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University Middle School (Closed 2016)

1244 Paxton
Oak Park, MI 48237
University 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% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
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Total Students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(14-15)
≤20%
37%
(14-15)
≤20%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
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17:1
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School Statewide Testing
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% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
What school district is University Middle School part of?
University Middle School is part of Ferndale ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.

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