Below Average
#2715 of 3,192 schools in MI
Charlotte Upper Elementary School
Middle School · Charlotte Public Schools · Charlotte, MI
A middle school in Charlotte, MI where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
378 STATE ST, Charlotte, MI 48813
- Math 20% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charlotte Upper Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Charlotte Upper 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,298/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Charlotte), 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
$77,431
Median home value
$178,500
Median rent
$870/mo
College educated
19%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48813; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 7–8 | 0.0 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Eaton County Youth FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.9 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Eaton Resa Meadowview OffsiteEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Eaton Resa Meadowview OnsiteEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 3.3 mi | 32 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charlotte Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $12,866NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charlotte Upper Elementary School is listed in Charlotte Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charlotte Upper Elementary School
Charlotte Upper Elementary School is a public middle school in Charlotte, MI, part of Charlotte Public Schools, serving approximately 530 students in grades 4th-8th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,715 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charlotte Upper Elementary School
What grades does Charlotte Upper Elementary School serve?
Charlotte Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Charlotte Upper Elementary School?
Charlotte Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charlotte Upper Elementary School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charlotte Upper Elementary School rank in MI?
Charlotte Upper Elementary School ranks #2,715 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Charlotte Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charlotte Upper 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 Charlotte Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charlotte Upper Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Charlotte Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Charlotte Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charlotte Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Charlotte Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charlotte Upper Elementary School?
53.0% of students at Charlotte Upper 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 530
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.7%
- Phone
- (517) 541-5770
- Area population (ZIP 48813)
- 20,263
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 48813; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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