Below Average
#2833 of 3,192 schools in MI
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
Middle School · Carson City-crystal Area Schools · Carson City, MI
A Carson City-crystal Area Schools middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 780, Carson City, MI 48811
- Math 19% vs MI 33% (2022)
- Reading 33% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 42% (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 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
58.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle 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.
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fellowship Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–11 | 0.8 mi | 108 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Carson City-crystal Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 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 Upper Elementarymiddle School is listed in Carson City-Crystal Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School is a public middle school in Carson City, MI, part of Carson City-crystal Area Schools, serving approximately 254 students in grades 4th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,833 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
What grades does Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School serve?
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School?
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School rank in MI?
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School ranks #2,833 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Upper Elementarymiddle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School a charter school?
No, Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School a Title I school?
No, Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School?
58.3% of students at Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Montcalm County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.9%
- Phone
- (989) 584-3138
- Area population (ZIP 48811)
- 7,416
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 48811; 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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