Very Good
#1016 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 32% in state
Cass City Elementary
Elementary School · Cass City Public Schools · Cass City, MI
An elementary school in Cass City, MI where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4805 ALE ST, Cass City, MI 48726
- Math 50% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cass City Elementary score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 51% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cass City Elementary 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,170/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cass 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
$65,788
Median home value
$121,300
Median rent
$788/mo
College educated
14%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48726; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 in Cass City Public Schools
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Cass City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cass City Elementary is listed in Cass City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cass City Elementary
Cass City Elementary is a public elementary school in Cass City, MI, part of Cass City Public Schools, serving approximately 479 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,016 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cass City Elementary
What grades does Cass City Elementary serve?
Cass City Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Cass City Elementary?
Cass City Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 479 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cass City Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cass City Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cass City Elementary rank in MI?
Cass City Elementary ranks #1,016 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Cass City Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cass City Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Cass City Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cass City Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Cass City Elementary a charter school?
No, Cass City Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cass City Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cass City Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cass City Elementary?
59.5% of students at Cass City Elementary 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
- 479
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Tuscola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (989) 872-2158
- Area population (ZIP 48726)
- 5,715
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 · 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 48726; 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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