Ionia Middle School
Ionia, MI · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Ionia Middle School is a middle school located in Ionia, Michigan. The school serves 664 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 47/100 (D), Ionia Middle School performs below the state average for Michigan. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
61% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ionia Middle School has a DataScore of 47/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Ionia Middle School has 664 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
Ionia Middle School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -8.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Ionia Middle School is part of the Ionia Public Schools in Ionia, Michigan. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.