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Airport Center for Education

School · Airport Community Schools · Carleton, MI

An Airport Community Schools school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

11330 GRAFTON RD, Carleton, MI 48117

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2021)
  • 34.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.9Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+1.7 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2021
TrendImproving
Academics6.5Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile50th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate34.5%
AP Participation5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio30:1
District spending per student$12,963
Chronic Absenteeism68.3%

Students at Airport Center for Education score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2018, reaching 30% in 2021, across a 9-year record (2013–2021).

Show all 9 years
2013
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
30%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2013-2021) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2013-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

78.3%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Airport Center for Education 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated754/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,600

Median home value

$276,600

Median rent

$1,081/mo

College educated

14.5%

Homeownership

88.6%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Airport Community Schools

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#8 of 8
District spending per student
$12,963NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Airport Center for Education is listed in Airport Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Airport Center for Education

Airport Center for Education is a public school in Carleton, MI, part of Airport Community Schools, serving approximately 60 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,163 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Airport Center for Education

What grades does Airport Center for Education serve?

Airport Center for Education serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Airport Center for Education?

Airport Center for Education has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Airport Center for Education?

The student-teacher ratio at Airport Center for Education is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Airport Center for Education rank in MI?

Airport Center for Education ranks #2,163 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Airport Center for Education's MySchoolScout rating?

Airport Center for Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Airport Center for Education?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Airport Center for Education has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2021).

Is Airport Center for Education a charter school?

No, Airport Center for Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Airport Center for Education a Title I school?

No, Airport Center for Education is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Airport Center for Education?

78.3% of students at Airport Center for Education 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 – 12th
Enrollment
60
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
Teachers (FTE)
2
Type
alternative
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
68.3%
4-Year Graduation
34.5%
Area population (ZIP 48117)
10,199
Area average commute
28.5 min
Area median age
48.9
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 48117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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