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#2128 of 3,192 schools in MI
Borland Elementary School
Elementary School · Imlay City Community Schools · Imlay City, MI
An Imlay City Community Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
500 WEST BORLAND RD, Imlay City, MI 48444
- Math 37% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 39% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Borland Elementary School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 52 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 38% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
63.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Borland Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,304/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Imlay City), 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
$69,010
Median home value
$237,200
Median rent
$800/mo
College educated
12.7%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48444; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imlay City Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Dryden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–6 | 4.9 mi | 227 | Compare → |
| Lapeer Co Education and Technology CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 35 | Compare → |
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.
Imlay City Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,414NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Borland Elementary School is listed in Imlay City Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Borland Elementary School
Borland Elementary School is a public elementary school in Imlay City, MI, part of Imlay City Community Schools, serving approximately 391 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,128 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Borland Elementary School
What grades does Borland Elementary School serve?
Borland Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Borland Elementary School?
Borland Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 391 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Borland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Borland Elementary School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Borland Elementary School rank in MI?
Borland Elementary School ranks #2,128 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Borland Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Borland Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Borland Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Borland Elementary School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Borland Elementary School a charter school?
No, Borland Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Borland Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Borland Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Borland Elementary School?
63.4% of students at Borland 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
- 391
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Lapeer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.9%
- Phone
- (810) 724-9813
- Area population (ZIP 48444)
- 9,320
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 48444; 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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