Very Good
#931 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
Chassell K12 School
School · Chassell Township School District · Chassell, MI
A Chassell Township School District school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 140, Chassell, MI 49916
- Math 26% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 43% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 69.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Chassell K12 School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 12%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Chassell K12 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low115/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$77,000
Median home value
$190,500
Median rent
$770/mo
College educated
39.2%
Homeownership
85.8%
Poverty rate
8.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49916; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Country Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.0 | PK–10 | 3.9 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Chassell Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Chassell K12 School is listed in Chassell Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Chassell K12 School
Chassell K12 School is a public school in Chassell, MI, part of Chassell Township School District, serving approximately 196 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #931 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chassell K12 School
What grades does Chassell K12 School serve?
Chassell K12 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Chassell K12 School?
Chassell K12 School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chassell K12 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Chassell K12 School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Chassell K12 School rank in MI?
Chassell K12 School ranks #931 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Chassell K12 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Chassell K12 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Chassell K12 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Chassell K12 School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Chassell K12 School a charter school?
No, Chassell K12 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Chassell K12 School a Title I school?
No, Chassell K12 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chassell K12 School?
100.0% of students at Chassell K12 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Houghton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (906) 483-2132
- 4-Year Graduation
- 69.5%
- Area population (ZIP 49916)
- 3,157
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 49916; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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