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Deckerville Community High School

High School · Deckerville Community School District · Deckerville, MI

A high school in Deckerville, MI where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2633 BLACK RIVER ST, Deckerville, MI 48427

  • Math 20% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 34% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.3Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.14 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.0Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-10.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.2 pts
Overall Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile21th
College Readiness9.8Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.4Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$15,272
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at Deckerville Community High School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency20%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency34%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
34%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Deckerville Community 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average274/100K

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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

$57,228

Median home value

$132,900

Median rent

$805/mo

College educated

18%

Homeownership

80.5%

Poverty rate

15.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48427; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Deckerville Community School District

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 2
District spending per student
$15,272NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Deckerville Community High School is listed in Deckerville Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Deckerville Community High School

Deckerville Community High School is a public high school in Deckerville, MI, part of Deckerville Community School District, serving approximately 241 students in grades 7th-12th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,269 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deckerville Community High School

What grades does Deckerville Community High School serve?

Deckerville Community High School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Deckerville Community High School?

Deckerville Community High School has an enrollment of approximately 241 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Deckerville Community High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Deckerville Community High School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deckerville Community High School rank in MI?

Deckerville Community High School ranks #1,269 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Deckerville Community High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deckerville Community High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Deckerville Community High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deckerville Community High School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Deckerville Community High School a charter school?

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

Is Deckerville Community High School a Title I school?

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

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

49.8% of students at Deckerville Community 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
7th – 12th
Enrollment
241
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
14
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sanilac County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 48427)
2,881
Area average commute
23.3 min
Area median age
45.1
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 48427; 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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