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#231 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 7% in state

Crestwood Elementary School

Elementary School · Rockford Public Schools · Rockford, MI

A Rockford Public Schools elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6350 COURTLAND DR NE, Rockford, MI 49341

  • Math 68% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 70% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+28.2 pts
Overall Proficiency70% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)66% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+4.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$13,821
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at Crestwood Elementary School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency70%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
84%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
59%
ELA
83%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
60%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
68%
ELA
70%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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

13.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Crestwood 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated922/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rockford), 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

$112,932

Median home value

$347,700

Median rent

$1,251/mo

College educated

49.4%

Homeownership

90.5%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rockford Spanish ImmersionEnrollment path unverified7.5K–51.5 mi306Compare →
Roguewood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.7K–51.5 mi295Compare →
Rockford Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–81.7 mi161Compare →
Meadow Ridge Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–52.3 mi432Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rockford Public Schools

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#4 of 14
District spending per student
$13,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Crestwood Elementary School is listed in Rockford Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Crestwood Elementary School

Crestwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rockford, MI, part of Rockford Public Schools, serving approximately 468 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Crestwood Elementary School

What grades does Crestwood Elementary School serve?

Crestwood Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Crestwood Elementary School?

Crestwood Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Crestwood Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Crestwood Elementary School rank in MI?

Crestwood Elementary School ranks #231 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Crestwood Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Crestwood Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Crestwood Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestwood Elementary School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Crestwood Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Crestwood Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Crestwood Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestwood Elementary School?

13.7% of students at Crestwood 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
468
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Kent County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
Area population (ZIP 49341)
39,680
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
38.9
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 49341; 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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