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#108 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 3% in state

Douglas Elementary School

Elementary School · Saugatuck Public Schools · Douglas, MI

A Saugatuck Public Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

PO Box 818, Douglas, MI 49406

  • Math 64% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 72% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.67 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+21.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.7 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+12.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile91th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$15,257
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Students at Douglas Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency64%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency72%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 25 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
94%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
67%
2017
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2018
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
64%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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

30.8%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Douglas 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 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 60Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average567/100K

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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

$95,417

Median home value

$470,500

College educated

65.9%

Homeownership

94.9%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49406; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Saugatuck Public Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$15,257NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Douglas Elementary School

Douglas Elementary School is a public elementary school in Douglas, MI, part of Saugatuck Public Schools, serving approximately 338 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #108 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Douglas Elementary School

What grades does Douglas Elementary School serve?

Douglas Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Douglas Elementary School?

Douglas Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Douglas Elementary School rank in MI?

Douglas Elementary School ranks #108 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Douglas Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Douglas Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Douglas Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Douglas Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Douglas Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

30.8% of students at Douglas 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 – 5th
Enrollment
338
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Allegan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%
Area population (ZIP 49406)
922
Area median age
57.4
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 49406; 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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