Very Good
#887 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
Appleview Elementary School
Elementary School · Sparta Area Schools · Sparta, MI
A Sparta Area Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
240 E SPARTAN DR, Sparta, MI 49345
- Math 45% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Appleview Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Appleview 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sparta), 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
$84,918
Median home value
$261,400
Median rent
$968/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49345; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sparta Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $14,808NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Appleview Elementary School is listed in Sparta Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Appleview Elementary School
Appleview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sparta, MI, part of Sparta Area Schools, serving approximately 522 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #887 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Appleview Elementary School
What grades does Appleview Elementary School serve?
Appleview Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Appleview Elementary School?
Appleview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Appleview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Appleview Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Appleview Elementary School rank in MI?
Appleview Elementary School ranks #887 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Appleview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Appleview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Appleview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Appleview Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Appleview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Appleview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Appleview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Appleview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Appleview Elementary School?
51.9% of students at Appleview 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Kent County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (616) 887-1743
- Area population (ZIP 49345)
- 13,189
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 49345; 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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