Excellent
#7 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Adams Elementary School
Elementary School · Sigel Township S/d #3f · Bad Axe, MI
A Sigel Township S/d #3f elementary school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4151 SECTION LINE RD, Bad Axe, MI 48413
- Math 75% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 75% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adams Elementary School score 75% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 75% across the 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Adams Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,756/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bad Axe), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,804
Median home value
$143,400
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
74.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48413; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Verona Mills SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 2.7 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| Eccles SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–8 | 3.2 mi | 25 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sigel Township S/d #3f
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,294NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams Elementary School is listed in Sigel Township S/D #3F; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams Elementary School
Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bad Axe, MI, part of Sigel Township S/d #3f, serving approximately 32 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #7 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams Elementary School
What grades does Adams Elementary School serve?
Adams Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 32 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Adams Elementary School rank in MI?
Adams Elementary School ranks #7 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Adams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Adams Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Adams Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Adams Elementary School a charter school?
No, Adams Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Adams Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Adams Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Adams Elementary School?
28.1% of students at Adams Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 32
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Huron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (989) 269-8944
- Area population (ZIP 48413)
- 7,404
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 45.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48413; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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