Serving 366 students in grades 6-8, Kingsley Area Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 366 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kingsley Area Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Kingsley Area Middle School's student population of 366 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
366 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Kingsley Area Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kingsley Area Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#255 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
94%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kingsley Area Middle School's ranking?
Kingsley Area Middle School is ranked #255 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kingsley Area Middle School often compared to?
Kingsley Area Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckley Community Schools, Mesick Consolidated Jrsr High School, West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kingsley Area Middle School?
366 students attend Kingsley Area Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Kingsley Area Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kingsley Area Middle School?
Kingsley Area Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kingsley Area Middle School offer ?
Kingsley Area Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kingsley Area Middle School part of?
Kingsley Area Middle School is part of Kingsley Area Schools.
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