The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 88% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 87% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (09-10)
507 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)88%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)87%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)1%
2%
Asian
(09-10)1%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
5%
Black
(09-10)2%
20%
White
(09-10)94%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
35%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Lapeer Community Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Zemmer Junior High School?
507 students attend Zemmer Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Zemmer Junior High School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Zemmer Junior High School offer ?
Zemmer Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Zemmer Junior High School part of?
Zemmer Junior High School is part of Lapeer Community Schools.
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