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#2510 of 3,192 schools in MI
Gros Cap School
Elementary School · Moran Township School District · Saint Ignace, MI
A Moran Township School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
W1828 GROS CAP RD, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Gros Cap School score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
57.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Gros Cap 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Average635/100K
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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
$62,883
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$707/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
67.8%
Poverty rate
18.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49781; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignace Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 236 | Compare → |
| St Ignace Juvenile Detention FacilityEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 4–12 | 4.8 mi | 5 | 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.
Moran Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $20,618NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Gros Cap School is listed in Moran Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Gros Cap School
Gros Cap School is a public elementary school in Saint Ignace, MI, part of Moran Township School District, serving approximately 87 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,510 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Gros Cap School
What grades does Gros Cap School serve?
Gros Cap School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gros Cap School?
Gros Cap School has an enrollment of approximately 87 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gros Cap School?
The student-teacher ratio at Gros Cap School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gros Cap School rank in MI?
Gros Cap School ranks #2,510 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Gros Cap School's MySchoolScout rating?
Gros Cap School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Gros Cap School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gros Cap School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Gros Cap School a charter school?
No, Gros Cap School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gros Cap School a Title I school?
No, Gros Cap School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gros Cap School?
57.5% of students at Gros Cap 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 87
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mackinac County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (906) 643-7970
- Area population (ZIP 49781)
- 3,943
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 49781; 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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