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#1522 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 48% in state

Deckerville Elementary School

Elementary School · Deckerville Community School District · Deckerville, MI

A Deckerville Community School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2633 BLACK RIVER ST, Deckerville, MI 48427

  • Math 42% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 47% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 13:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.62 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-0.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13:1
District spending per student$15,272
Chronic Absenteeism20.7%

Students at Deckerville Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency47%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 51 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 44% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
52%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

68.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Deckerville 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 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.

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

About Deckerville Elementary School

Deckerville Elementary School is a public elementary school in Deckerville, MI, part of Deckerville Community School District, serving approximately 285 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,522 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Deckerville Elementary School

What grades does Deckerville Elementary School serve?

Deckerville Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Deckerville Elementary School?

Deckerville Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Deckerville Elementary School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Deckerville Elementary School rank in MI?

Deckerville Elementary School ranks #1,522 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Deckerville Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Deckerville Elementary 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 Deckerville Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Deckerville Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Deckerville Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Deckerville Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

68.8% of students at Deckerville 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 – 6th
Enrollment
285
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Sanilac County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
20.7%
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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