Very Good
#1007 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 32% in state
Atlanta Community Schools
School · Atlanta Community Schools · Atlanta, MI
A school in Atlanta, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
10500 COUNTY ROAD 489, Atlanta, MI 49709
- Math 24% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Atlanta Community Schools score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
76.4%
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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Where Atlanta Community Schools 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 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low139/100K
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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
$49,397
Median home value
$132,500
Median rent
$718/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
92.2%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49709; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Atlanta Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,539NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Atlanta Community Schools is listed in Atlanta Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Atlanta Community Schools
Atlanta Community Schools is a public school in Atlanta, MI, part of Atlanta Community Schools, serving approximately 250 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,007 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Atlanta Community Schools
What grades does Atlanta Community Schools serve?
Atlanta Community Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Atlanta Community Schools?
Atlanta Community Schools has an enrollment of approximately 250 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Community Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Atlanta Community Schools is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Atlanta Community Schools rank in MI?
Atlanta Community Schools ranks #1,007 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Atlanta Community Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Atlanta Community Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Atlanta Community Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Atlanta Community Schools has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Atlanta Community Schools a charter school?
No, Atlanta Community Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Atlanta Community Schools a Title I school?
No, Atlanta Community Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Atlanta Community Schools?
76.4% of students at Atlanta Community Schools 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 250
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montmorency County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.4%
- Phone
- (989) 785-4842
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 49709)
- 3,524
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 57.3
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 49709; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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