Very Good
#711 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 22% in state
Drummond Island Elem School
Elementary School · Detour Area Schools · Drummond Island, MI
A Detour Area Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 39, Drummond Island, MI 49726
- Math 41% vs MI 36% (2022)
- Reading 59% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Drummond Island Elem School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Drummond Island Elem 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low66/100K
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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
$65,000
Median home value
$250,500
Median rent
$824/mo
College educated
27.7%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49726; 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.
Detour Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $61,097NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Drummond Island Elem School is listed in DeTour Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Drummond Island Elem School
Drummond Island Elem School is a public elementary school in Drummond Island, MI, part of Detour Area Schools, serving approximately 53 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #711 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drummond Island Elem School
What grades does Drummond Island Elem School serve?
Drummond Island Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Drummond Island Elem School?
Drummond Island Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drummond Island Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drummond Island Elem School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Drummond Island Elem School rank in MI?
Drummond Island Elem School ranks #711 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Drummond Island Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Drummond Island Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Drummond Island Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Drummond Island Elem School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Drummond Island Elem School a charter school?
No, Drummond Island Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Drummond Island Elem School a Title I school?
No, Drummond Island Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drummond Island Elem School?
56.6% of students at Drummond Island Elem 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Chippewa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.9%
- Phone
- (906) 493-5225
- Area population (ZIP 49726)
- 1,106
- Area median age
- 61.2
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 49726; 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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