Very Good
#830 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 26% in state
Francois Maconce Elem School
Elementary School · Anchor Bay School District · Ira, MI
An Anchor Bay School District elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6300 CHURCH RD, Ira, MI 48023
- Math 38% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Francois Maconce Elem School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 46% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (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
75.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Francois Maconce 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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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
$79,345
Median home value
$236,600
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Ashley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 431 | Compare → |
| Lighthouse Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Palms Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 3.2 mi | 237 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Anchor Bay School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Francois Maconce Elem School is listed in Anchor Bay School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Francois Maconce Elem School
Francois Maconce Elem School is a public elementary school in Ira, MI, part of Anchor Bay School District, serving approximately 310 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Francois Maconce Elem School
What grades does Francois Maconce Elem School serve?
Francois Maconce Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Francois Maconce Elem School?
Francois Maconce Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Francois Maconce Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Francois Maconce Elem School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Francois Maconce Elem School rank in MI?
Francois Maconce Elem School ranks #830 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Francois Maconce Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Francois Maconce Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Francois Maconce Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Francois Maconce Elem School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Francois Maconce Elem School a charter school?
No, Francois Maconce Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Francois Maconce Elem School a Title I school?
No, Francois Maconce Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Francois Maconce Elem School?
75.8% of students at Francois Maconce 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (586) 725-0284
- Area population (ZIP 48023)
- 4,980
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 48023; 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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