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#1032 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 32% in state

Blue Star Elementary School

Elementary School · Hamilton Community Schools · Holland, MI

A Hamilton Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3846 58TH ST, Holland, MI 49423

  • Math 55% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.7Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+12.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.2 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)51% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile76th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.3:1
District spending per student$13,056
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at Blue Star Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 55% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
72%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

37.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Blue Star 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,621/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Holland), 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

$78,524

Median home value

$254,800

Median rent

$1,143/mo

College educated

36.6%

Homeownership

74.1%

Poverty rate

8.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49423; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
South Side Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.4privatePK–24.4 mi92Compare →
JeffersonEnrollment path unverified7.4PK–54.8 mi277Compare →
Lakeside MontessoriPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K4.8 mi5Compare →
Bentheim Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.2PK–4Not available218Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Hamilton Community Schools

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#4 of 7
District spending per student
$13,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blue Star Elementary School is listed in Hamilton Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blue Star Elementary School

Blue Star Elementary School is a public elementary school in Holland, MI, part of Hamilton Community Schools, serving approximately 212 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,032 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blue Star Elementary School

What grades does Blue Star Elementary School serve?

Blue Star Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Blue Star Elementary School?

Blue Star Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Star Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Star Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blue Star Elementary School rank in MI?

Blue Star Elementary School ranks #1,032 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Blue Star Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Star Elementary School 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 Blue Star Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Star Elementary School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blue Star Elementary School a charter school?

No, Blue Star Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blue Star Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Blue Star Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Star Elementary School?

37.7% of students at Blue Star 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 – 4th
Enrollment
212
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Allegan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
Area population (ZIP 49423)
46,693
Area average commute
17.9 min
Area median age
35.1
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 49423; 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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