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Beach Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 594 students

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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.

198 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
67%

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

199 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
85%

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

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

211 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
n/a
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.

171 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
68%

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

173 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
81%

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
88%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

183 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
55%
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.

196 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
58%

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

197 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
83%

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

199 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
90%
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 95% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hispanic 1% 5%
Black 0% 20%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 12%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing and written arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production

Language learning

Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:10
School end time
  • 3:03
School Leader's name
  • Mr. Patrick Little
Fax number
  • (734) 433-2212

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
Foreign languages taught
  • French
  • Spanish
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Swimming
  • Track
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Swimming
  • Track
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Ceramics
  • Painting
  • Photography
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
  • Orchestra
Performing arts
  • Drama
Media arts
  • Video / Film production
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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445 Mayer Dr
Chelsea, MI 48118
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Phone: (734) 433-2202

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