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#1905 of 3,192 schools in MI

Carson Citycrystal High School

High School · Carson City-crystal Area Schools · Carson City, MI

A Carson City-crystal Area Schools high school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 780, Carson City, MI 48811

  • Math 17% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 37% proficient (2021)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2021
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2021 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2021 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation5.6%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.4:1
District spending per student$13,478
Chronic Absenteeism43.2%

Students at Carson Citycrystal High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2021 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2018, to 27% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
37%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2012
Math
17%
ELA
47%
2013
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
3%
ELA
3%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Carson Citycrystal High 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 41Car-Dependent
  • Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average354/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Carson 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

$66,875

Median home value

$157,800

Median rent

$766/mo

College educated

9.2%

Homeownership

77.4%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48811; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Carson Citycrystal Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.56–120.0 mi45Compare →
Fellowship Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.2privatePK–110.8 mi108Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

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

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

Carson City-crystal Area Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 4
District spending per student
$13,478NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carson Citycrystal High School is listed in Carson City-Crystal Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carson Citycrystal High School

Carson Citycrystal High School is a public high school in Carson City, MI, part of Carson City-crystal Area Schools, serving approximately 213 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,905 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carson Citycrystal High School

What grades does Carson Citycrystal High School serve?

Carson Citycrystal High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Carson Citycrystal High School?

Carson Citycrystal High School has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal High School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carson Citycrystal High School rank in MI?

Carson Citycrystal High School ranks #1,905 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Carson Citycrystal High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Carson Citycrystal High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Carson Citycrystal High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carson Citycrystal High School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Carson Citycrystal High School a charter school?

No, Carson Citycrystal High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carson Citycrystal High School a Title I school?

No, Carson Citycrystal High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carson Citycrystal High School?

49.8% of students at Carson Citycrystal High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Montcalm County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
43.2%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 48811)
7,416
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
39.5
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 48811; 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, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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