Very Good
#763 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 24% in state
Columbia Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Columbia School District · Brooklyn, MI
An elementary school in Brooklyn, MI serving grades 3rd – 6th.
321 SCHOOL ST, Brooklyn, MI 49230
- Math 37% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 56% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Columbia Upper Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.7%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Columbia 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average336/100K
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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
$81,052
Median home value
$252,800
Median rent
$1,116/mo
College educated
26.5%
Homeownership
90.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49230; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ezra Eby Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 543 | 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.
Columbia School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,987NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Columbia Upper Elementary School is listed in Columbia School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Columbia Upper Elementary School
Columbia Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, MI, part of Columbia School District, serving approximately 431 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #763 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Columbia Upper Elementary School
What grades does Columbia Upper Elementary School serve?
Columbia Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Columbia Upper Elementary School?
Columbia Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 431 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Upper Elementary School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Columbia Upper Elementary School rank in MI?
Columbia Upper Elementary School ranks #763 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Columbia Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Columbia Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Columbia Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Columbia Upper Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Columbia Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Columbia Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Columbia Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Columbia Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Columbia Upper Elementary School?
45.7% of students at Columbia 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 431
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.6%
- Phone
- (517) 592-2181
- Area population (ZIP 49230)
- 10,259
- Area average commute
- 40 min
- Area median age
- 54.5
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 49230; 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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