Excellent
#355 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
Ellsworth Community School
School · Ellsworth Community School · Ellsworth, MI
A school in Ellsworth, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9467 PARK ST, Ellsworth, MI 49729
- Math 40% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 53% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Ellsworth Community School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 47% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ellsworth Community 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,365
Median home value
$199,100
Median rent
$1,056/mo
College educated
25%
Homeownership
89.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49729; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Ellsworth Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,395NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ellsworth Community School is listed in Ellsworth Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ellsworth Community School
Ellsworth Community School is a public school in Ellsworth, MI, part of Ellsworth Community School, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #355 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ellsworth Community School
What grades does Ellsworth Community School serve?
Ellsworth Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Ellsworth Community School?
Ellsworth Community School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ellsworth Community School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ellsworth Community School rank in MI?
Ellsworth Community School ranks #355 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ellsworth Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ellsworth Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Ellsworth Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ellsworth Community School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ellsworth Community School a charter school?
No, Ellsworth Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ellsworth Community School a Title I school?
No, Ellsworth Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ellsworth Community School?
55.2% of students at Ellsworth Community 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Antrim County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.7%
- Phone
- (231) 588-2544
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 49729)
- 1,435
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.8
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 49729; 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
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