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#2435 of 3,192 schools in MI
Climaxscotts Elementary School
Elementary School · Climax-scotts Community Schools · Scotts, MI
A Climax-scotts Community Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11250 QR AVE E, Scotts, MI 49088
- Math 28% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 41% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Climaxscotts Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
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 35% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Climaxscotts 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$103,140
Median home value
$261,900
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
95.5%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49088; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 1.0 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Indian Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 4.7 mi | 282 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Climax-scotts Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Climaxscotts Elementary School is listed in Climax-Scotts Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Climaxscotts Elementary School
Climaxscotts Elementary School is a public elementary school in Scotts, MI, part of Climax-scotts Community Schools, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,435 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Climaxscotts Elementary School
What grades does Climaxscotts Elementary School serve?
Climaxscotts Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Climaxscotts Elementary School?
Climaxscotts Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Climaxscotts Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Climaxscotts Elementary School is 13.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Climaxscotts Elementary School rank in MI?
Climaxscotts Elementary School ranks #2,435 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Climaxscotts Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Climaxscotts Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Climaxscotts Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Climaxscotts Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Climaxscotts Elementary School a charter school?
No, Climaxscotts Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Climaxscotts Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Climaxscotts Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Climaxscotts Elementary School?
49.6% of students at Climaxscotts 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.5%
- Phone
- (269) 497-2100
- Area population (ZIP 49088)
- 3,747
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.4
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 49088; 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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