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#1158 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Big Rock Elementary School
Elementary School · Chesaning Union Schools · Chesaning, MI
A Chesaning Union Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
920 EAST BROAD ST, Chesaning, MI 48616
- Math 52% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Big Rock Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Big Rock 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$67,801
Median home value
$153,400
Median rent
$744/mo
College educated
13.8%
Homeownership
83.3%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48616; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.6 | K–8 | 0.3 mi | 42 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chesaning Union Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Big Rock Elementary School is listed in Chesaning Union Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Big Rock Elementary School
Big Rock Elementary School is a public elementary school in Chesaning, MI, part of Chesaning Union Schools, serving approximately 394 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,158 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Big Rock Elementary School
What grades does Big Rock Elementary School serve?
Big Rock Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Big Rock Elementary School?
Big Rock Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Big Rock Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Big Rock Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Big Rock Elementary School rank in MI?
Big Rock Elementary School ranks #1,158 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Big Rock Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Big Rock Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Big Rock Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Big Rock Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Big Rock Elementary School a charter school?
No, Big Rock Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Big Rock Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Big Rock Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Big Rock Elementary School?
66.2% of students at Big Rock 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 394
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Saginaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.2%
- Phone
- (989) 845-2430
- Area population (ZIP 48616)
- 7,702
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 48616; 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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