Excellent
#16 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 1% in state
Adams Elementary School
Elementary School · Zeeland Public Schools · Zeeland, MI
A Zeeland Public Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7447 ADAMS ST, Zeeland, MI 49464
- Math 62% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 67% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Adams Elementary School score 65% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 18 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 65% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average658/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Zeeland), 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
$97,573
Median home value
$316,700
Median rent
$976/mo
College educated
35.2%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49464; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icademy GlobalCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| InnocademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 267 | Compare → |
| Woodbridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 2.2 mi | 392 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 368 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Zeeland Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #1 of 12
- District spending per student
- $15,223NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Adams Elementary School is listed in Zeeland Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Adams Elementary School
Adams Elementary School is a public elementary school in Zeeland, MI, part of Zeeland Public Schools, serving approximately 377 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Adams Elementary School
What grades does Adams Elementary School serve?
Adams Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 377 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Adams Elementary School is 14.5:1. 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 #16 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Adams Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Adams Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
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?
26.5% 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 377
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Ottawa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (616) 748-3476
- Area population (ZIP 49464)
- 29,738
- Area average commute
- 17.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 49464; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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