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#3136 of 3,192 schools in MI
Bloomingdale Elementary School
Elementary School · Bloomingdale Public School District · Bloomingdale, MI
An elementary school in Bloomingdale, MI where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 217, Bloomingdale, MI 49026
- Math 15% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 18% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bloomingdale Elementary School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 17% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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
77%
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 Bloomingdale 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 51Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,699
Median home value
$161,400
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49026; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gobles Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 4.0 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Gobles Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–12 | 4.0 mi | 32 | Compare → |
| Michigan Online SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | 4.3 mi | 1,236 | Compare → |
| Pullman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | Not available | 183 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bloomingdale Public School District
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bloomingdale Elementary School is listed in Bloomingdale Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bloomingdale Elementary School
Bloomingdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomingdale, MI, part of Bloomingdale Public School District, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,136 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bloomingdale Elementary School
What grades does Bloomingdale Elementary School serve?
Bloomingdale Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Bloomingdale Elementary School?
Bloomingdale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bloomingdale Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bloomingdale Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bloomingdale Elementary School rank in MI?
Bloomingdale Elementary School ranks #3,136 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Bloomingdale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bloomingdale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Bloomingdale Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bloomingdale Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bloomingdale Elementary School a charter school?
No, Bloomingdale Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bloomingdale Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Bloomingdale Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bloomingdale Elementary School?
77.0% of students at Bloomingdale 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.1%
- Phone
- (269) 521-3935
- Area population (ZIP 49026)
- 1,642
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 51.6
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 49026; 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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