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Wolfe Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 654 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 3 ratings
2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted March 27, 2013

We are new to this community and we are so happy with this school. Our son had one problem in the fall, and the principle met with us and helped solve the problem. He loves his teachers and his principles and he is getting good grades. We are very satisfied.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2013

The teachers are great, but I wish I could say the same about the ad ministration. As the previous parent noted, bullying is an issue and I have had repeated problems with the administration. All schools in Michigan have a bullying policy, but this adminstration clearly does not enforce or adhere to their school district's policy. You should speak with the Superintendent. She cares about the students and has helped my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2013

Yeah the school is fine to a point, but when it comes to bullying, I feel the school don't take it seriously enough. My son gets bullied often and nothing gets done except for talking to other students. I think bigger consequences should be taken. This is his first year here, I thought this school had a heart, and they do to a point.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

It greatly contributed in preparing my son for Center Line High School. And, my daughter will be attending next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 25, 2009

I love this school the teachers are so nice and always make sure you understand the subject. I love all my classes and all of the teachers. Mrs.Maruca and Mr. morris are so nice they always have smiles on there faces!
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 18, 2007

we are new to the area and my daughter is in the 6th grade and she is doing so good here. Her teachers are wonderful and she loves staying after to help. Mrs. Berry was so nice to us when we first came here so I am so glad to have my daughter at Wolfe.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2007

5 months into 6th grade and I cannot express how impressed my daughter, her father, and I have been. She has gone from being doomed to failure by certain elementary school teachers, to blossoming into a 'can do anything' kid, with the encouragement and motivation of her teachers. Mrs Berry is outstanding, and strives for the student's best interests. Mr DiaMaria has inspired my daughter to pursue music, something I never could get her interested in. All in all, so far, this is a better faculty than I could have hoped for. These are teachers who seem to know the true meaning of their occupation, and don't mind going the extra mile to help every child succeed. Thank you Wolfe middle school.
—Submitted by P Tackett, a parent


Posted July 6, 2006

This is a school where you will find teacher's to be cooperative and helpful. You will always find someone you don't care for but overall I am pleased with this school's dedication to student success.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

182 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
33%

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

177 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
63%

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
86%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

192 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
72%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

186 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
23%

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

176 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
53%

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

176 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

177 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
22%

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

177 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
55%

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

191 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
9%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
82%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 80% 71%
Black 12% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 49%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Amy Maruca
Fax number
  • (586) 510-2319

Programs

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8640 McKinley
Center Line, MI 48015
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Phone: (586) 510-2300

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