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#702 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 22% in state

Boyne City Elementary School

Elementary School · Boyne City Public Schools · Boyne City, MI

An elementary school in Boyne City, MI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.

930 BROCKWAY ST, Boyne City, MI 49712

  • Math 45% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 57% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.6Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency44.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+10.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile79th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.9:1
District spending per student$15,569
Chronic Absenteeism15.7%

Students at Boyne City Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
56%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
58%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
57%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 61% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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

53.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Boyne City 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average443/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boyne 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

$74,202

Median home value

$252,400

Median rent

$955/mo

College educated

35.6%

Homeownership

82.3%

Poverty rate

6.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49712; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Concord Academy BoyneCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–121.7 mi158Compare →
Boyne Falls Public SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–123.3 mi205Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Boyne City Public Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$15,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Boyne City Elementary School is listed in Boyne City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Boyne City Elementary School

Boyne City Elementary School is a public elementary school in Boyne City, MI, part of Boyne City Public Schools, serving approximately 414 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #702 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boyne City Elementary School

What grades does Boyne City Elementary School serve?

Boyne City Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Boyne City Elementary School?

Boyne City Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Boyne City Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Boyne City Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boyne City Elementary School rank in MI?

Boyne City Elementary School ranks #702 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Boyne City Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Boyne City Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Boyne City Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boyne City Elementary School has 61% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Boyne City Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Boyne City Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Boyne City Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boyne City Elementary School?

53.9% of students at Boyne City 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 – 4th
Enrollment
414
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Charlevoix County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.7%
Area population (ZIP 49712)
8,177
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
49.8
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 49712; 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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