Algonquin Middle School

19150 Briarwood Ln
Clinton Township, MI 48036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 497 students in grades 6-8, Algonquin 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 is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Algonquin Middle School's student population of 497 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
497 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Algonquin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Algonquin Middle School is 0.55, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2028 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Algonquin Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
18%
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White
64%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Algonquin Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.55
This chart displays the diversity score of Algonquin Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Algonquin Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Algonquin Middle School's ranking?
Algonquin Middle School is ranked #2028 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Algonquin Middle School often compared to?
Algonquin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wyandot Middle School, Iroquois Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Algonquin Middle School?
497 students attend Algonquin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Algonquin Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Algonquin Middle School?
Algonquin Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Algonquin Middle School offer ?
Algonquin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Algonquin Middle School part of?
Algonquin Middle School is part of Chippewa Valley Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 497 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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