Below Average
#2672 of 3,192 schools in MI
Charem Special Education Schools
School · Charlevoix-emmet ISD · Charlevoix, MI
A Charlevoix-emmet ISD school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8568 MERCER RD, Charlevoix, MI 49720
- Math 25% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 46% (2022)
- 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charem Special Education Schools score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (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 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Charem Special Education Schools 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,662/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlevoix), 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
$76,127
Median home value
$265,100
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
38%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49720; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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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.
Charlevoix-emmet ISD
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $244,104NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Charem Special Education Schools is listed in Charlevoix-Emmet ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charem Special Education Schools
Charem Special Education Schools is a public school in Charlevoix, MI, part of Charlevoix-emmet ISD, serving approximately 101 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 4.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,672 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charem Special Education Schools
What grades does Charem Special Education Schools serve?
Charem Special Education Schools serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Charem Special Education Schools?
Charem Special Education Schools has an enrollment of approximately 101 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charem Special Education Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Charem Special Education Schools is 4.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charem Special Education Schools rank in MI?
Charem Special Education Schools ranks #2,672 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Charem Special Education Schools's MySchoolScout rating?
Charem Special Education Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Charem Special Education Schools?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charem Special Education Schools has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Charem Special Education Schools a charter school?
No, Charem Special Education Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charem Special Education Schools a Title I school?
No, Charem Special Education Schools is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charem Special Education Schools?
51.5% of students at Charem Special Education Schools 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 101
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Charlevoix County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.4%
- Phone
- (231) 547-9947
- Area population (ZIP 49720)
- 9,113
- Area average commute
- 18.6 min
- Area median age
- 52.5
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 49720; 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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