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#2119 of 3,192 schools in MI
Galesburgaugusta Primary School
Elementary School · Galesburg-augusta Community Schools · Galesburg, MI
A Galesburg-augusta Community Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
315 WEST BATTLE CREEK ST, Galesburg, MI 49053
- Math 37% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 37% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Galesburgaugusta Primary School score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Galesburgaugusta Primary 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 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated879/100K
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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
$80,074
Median home value
$222,800
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
31.4%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49053; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 280 | Compare → |
| Comstock Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.5 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 621 | 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.
Galesburg-augusta Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,510NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Galesburgaugusta Primary School is listed in Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Galesburgaugusta Primary School
Galesburgaugusta Primary School is a public elementary school in Galesburg, MI, part of Galesburg-augusta Community Schools, serving approximately 421 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,119 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Galesburgaugusta Primary School
What grades does Galesburgaugusta Primary School serve?
Galesburgaugusta Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Galesburgaugusta Primary School?
Galesburgaugusta Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 421 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Galesburgaugusta Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Galesburgaugusta Primary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Galesburgaugusta Primary School rank in MI?
Galesburgaugusta Primary School ranks #2,119 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Galesburgaugusta Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Galesburgaugusta Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Galesburgaugusta Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Galesburgaugusta Primary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Galesburgaugusta Primary School a charter school?
No, Galesburgaugusta Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Galesburgaugusta Primary School a Title I school?
No, Galesburgaugusta Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Galesburgaugusta Primary School?
64.8% of students at Galesburgaugusta Primary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 421
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (269) 484-2040
- Area population (ZIP 49053)
- 7,255
- Area average commute
- 22.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.5
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 49053; 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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