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Armstrong Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 819 students

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4 stars

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Posted July 17, 2011

Kearsley Schools are certainly not broke. They are advanced so far in technology that they do not need traditional text books. They currently use primers with electronic companion material. Additionally, Kearsley schools are sympathetic to those who do not have internet connections available at home and make every effort to accommodate those individuals. They offer special class time, hard copies and assistance to those students show interest in their future.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 26, 2010

Lack of text books are failing my child, the school is seemingly broke. Zero tolerance on late work in unrealistic, as a college student I do not have these expectations and it has definitely hurt my child's grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 29, 2009

Its a wonderful school, and I would know I have to go to this school. The teachers are wonderful and alert.
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 8, 2008

Friendley people,not alot of fights exalent teachership!!! kearsley is the best school in all america!
—Submitted by a student


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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.

193 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
19%

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

194 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
58%

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
92%
Social Studies

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

202 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
26%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
75%
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.

266 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
29%

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

262 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
68%

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

266 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
53%
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.

294 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
20%

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

293 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
54%

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

302 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
10%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
75%
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 89% 71%
Black 6% 20%
Hispanic 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6161 Hopkins Rd G
Flint, MI 48506
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Phone: (810) 591-9929

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