B
Good
72/100

Leslie Middle School

📚 05 – 08 🏫 School
📍 400 KIMBALL ST, Leslie, MI 49251
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 31st percentile in Michigan
Growth
A
Students gain 1.25 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 79th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

72
Repit Score
out of 100
333
Students
enrolled
21.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%31/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%79/100Students gain 1.25 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 88th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency50% (+4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency32% (−4 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White51%33%reading -5 pts, math -12 pts40th percentile (list)
Low-income42%22%reading +9 pts, math -1 pts53rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 400 KIMBALL ST
City Leslie
ZIP Code 49251
District 2621450
NCES School ID 262145005851
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49251

Understanding the community around Leslie Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $85,577
Per Capita Income $34,395
Poverty Rate 5.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.2%
High School or Higher 95.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $186,600
Median Rent $1,035
Owner-Occupied 85.7%
Renter-Occupied 14.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Leslie Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.3%
Female 44.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.4%
Black 0.9%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More Races 1.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 333
Teachers (FTE) 15.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Leslie Middle School?
Leslie Middle School has a Repit School Score of 72 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Leslie Middle School?
Leslie Middle School has 333 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.2:1.
What grades does Leslie Middle School serve?
Leslie Middle School serves grades 05 – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Leslie Middle School receive per student?
Leslie Middle School receives $14,238 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Leslie Middle School in 49251 ▼
Avg Home Value
$245,364
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,179
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
14.3%

Other Schools in 49251

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026