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Smith Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 724 students

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Posted February 20, 2009

What a great school! This is my son's first year and boy did he adapt quickly . . . he loves it. He receives some special services and the Special Eduation teacher along with her para-professionals are absolutely phenominal. We are moving this year and hope to stay in the Troy school district. This school receives an A++ in my book.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 24, 2006

Smith Middle School is an outstanding school with outstanding staff and one of the best principals. Our kids have learned a lot and the enjoyed going to this school.They also have outstanding ESL teachers and classes! Grade: A+
—Submitted by Susanne Link/Boes, a parent


Posted December 31, 2005

JUST AMAZING SCHOOL! The school academicly is amazing as well. The teachers are great adn they make sure each child erally understands everything. I would send every parent here if I could. I would deffenitly reconmend this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 29, 2005

The Smith middle school is excellent. My child enjoy the life here. Counsoler is excellent. Math club is #1 in the state.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 2, 2004

My son (currently in 8th grade) had a lot of difficulty adjusting to middle school. This year has been the best so far. His grades are good and he has a much better attitude about school. The counselor we worked with was great and really helped us to find solutions. Most of the teachers were wonderful and really wanted our child to suceed. I really felt like we were a team. I have another son who will be attending Smith next year and I am sure he will blossom here also.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 17, 2003

The communication with the parents is terrific. Newsletter, PTO meetings, extra mailings, our principal wants us to know what's going on!


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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.

187 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
76%

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

185 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
86%

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

191 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
88%
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.

217 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
78%

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

217 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
83%

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

217 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
76%
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.

246 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
64%

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

241 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
83%

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
93%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

247 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
31%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
95%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 26% 3%
Black 9% 20%
Hispanic 3% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 9%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Tim Fulcher
Fax number
  • (248) 823-4713

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education
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5835 Donaldson Dr
Troy, MI 48085
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Phone: (248) 823-4700

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