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#519 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 16% in state

Camdenfrontier K12 School

School · Camden-frontier School · Camden, MI

A Camden-frontier School school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.

4971 WEST MONTGOMERY RD, Camden, MI 49232

  • Math 28% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 43% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.6Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.21 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency29.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency43.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-12.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+1.4 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+1.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile54th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation2.7%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.9:1
District spending per student$15,969
Chronic Absenteeism27.5%

Students at Camdenfrontier K12 School score 36% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency43%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 36% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2011
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
5%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
15%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
40%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
43%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

64.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Camdenfrontier K12 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 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average372/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$53,462

Median home value

$213,800

Median rent

$819/mo

College educated

7%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

34.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49232; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
2.7% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics6sports offered
3 boys'·3 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Camden-frontier School

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Camdenfrontier K12 School is listed in Camden-Frontier School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Camdenfrontier K12 School

Camdenfrontier K12 School is a public school in Camden, MI, part of Camden-frontier School, serving approximately 477 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #519 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Camdenfrontier K12 School

What grades does Camdenfrontier K12 School serve?

Camdenfrontier K12 School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Camdenfrontier K12 School?

Camdenfrontier K12 School has an enrollment of approximately 477 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Camdenfrontier K12 School?

The student-teacher ratio at Camdenfrontier K12 School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Camdenfrontier K12 School rank in MI?

Camdenfrontier K12 School ranks #519 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Camdenfrontier K12 School's MySchoolScout rating?

Camdenfrontier K12 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Camdenfrontier K12 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Camdenfrontier K12 School has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Camdenfrontier K12 School a charter school?

No, Camdenfrontier K12 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Camdenfrontier K12 School a Title I school?

No, Camdenfrontier K12 School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Camdenfrontier K12 School?

64.4% of students at Camdenfrontier K12 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 – 12th
Enrollment
477
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hillsdale County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
27.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 49232)
2,829
Area average commute
30.7 min
Area median age
39.1
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 49232; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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