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#2714 of 3,192 schools in MI

Capac Elementary School

Elementary School · Capac Community Schools · Mussey, MI

A Capac Community Schools elementary school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

541 NORTH GLASSFORD ST, Mussey, MI 48014

  • Math 17% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 42% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.7Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-24.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-10.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile28th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$15,722
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at Capac Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 30% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
94%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
40%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
42%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 36 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

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The neighborhood

Where Capac 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. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 33Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average366/100K

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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

$70,341

Median home value

$208,400

Median rent

$827/mo

College educated

10.4%

Homeownership

86.2%

Poverty rate

6.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48014; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Capac Virtual Education ProgramEnrollment path unverified3.9K–120.1 mi62Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Capac Community Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$15,722NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Capac Elementary School

Capac Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mussey, MI, part of Capac Community Schools, serving approximately 332 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,714 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Capac Elementary School

What grades does Capac Elementary School serve?

Capac Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Capac Elementary School?

Capac Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 332 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Capac Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Capac Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Capac Elementary School rank in MI?

Capac Elementary School ranks #2,714 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Capac Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Capac Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Capac Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Capac Elementary School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Capac Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Capac Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

53.9% of students at Capac 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 – 6th
Enrollment
332
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
St. Clair County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 48014)
4,319
Area average commute
37.3 min
Area median age
43.1
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 48014; 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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