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#1516 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 48% in state

Climaxscotts High School

High School · Climax-scotts Community Schools · Climax, MI

A Climax-scotts Community Schools high school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

372 SOUTH MAIN ST, Climax, MI 49034

  • Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 38% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.02 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency24.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-4.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.2 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile32th
College Readiness9.5Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.9:1
District spending per student$13,751
Chronic Absenteeism17.2%

Students at Climaxscotts High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency38%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2011
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
38%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

56.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Climaxscotts High 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat 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

$73,939

Median home value

$205,300

Median rent

$880/mo

College educated

21.4%

Homeownership

88.8%

Poverty rate

7.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49034; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
2 boys'·2 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Climaxscotts Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified4.95–120.0 mi71Compare →
Prairie Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–114.0 mi26Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Climax-scotts Community Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 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 High School is listed in Climax-Scotts Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Climaxscotts High School

Climaxscotts High School is a public high school in Climax, MI, part of Climax-scotts Community Schools, serving approximately 285 students in grades 6th-12th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,516 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Climaxscotts High School

What grades does Climaxscotts High School serve?

Climaxscotts High School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Climaxscotts High School?

Climaxscotts High School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Climaxscotts High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Climaxscotts High School is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Climaxscotts High School rank in MI?

Climaxscotts High School ranks #1,516 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Climaxscotts High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Climaxscotts High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Climaxscotts High School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Climaxscotts High School a charter school?

No, Climaxscotts High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Climaxscotts High School a Title I school?

No, Climaxscotts High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Climaxscotts High School?

56.1% of students at Climaxscotts High 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
13
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Kalamazoo County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.2%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 49034)
2,066
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
43.2
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 49034; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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