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#1889 of 3,192 schools in MI
Flat River Academy
School · Flat River Academy · Greenville, MI
A charter school in Greenville, MI serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
9481 JORDAN RD, Greenville, MI 48838
- Math 30% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flat River Academy score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 12 points since 2019, reaching 32% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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
69.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Flat River Academy 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 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,940/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,126
Median home value
$190,400
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isdlocal Center ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Seiter Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 72 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Flat River Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,558NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Flat River Academy is listed in Flat River Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flat River Academy
Flat River Academy is a public school in Greenville, MI, part of Flat River Academy, serving approximately 154 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,889 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flat River Academy
What grades does Flat River Academy serve?
Flat River Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Flat River Academy?
Flat River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flat River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Flat River Academy is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flat River Academy rank in MI?
Flat River Academy ranks #1,889 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Flat River Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Flat River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Flat River Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flat River Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Flat River Academy a charter school?
Yes, Flat River Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Flat River Academy a Title I school?
No, Flat River Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flat River Academy?
69.5% of students at Flat River Academy 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
- 154
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Montcalm County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.3%
- Phone
- (616) 754-9360
- Area population (ZIP 48838)
- 17,925
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 48838; 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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