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#499 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 16% in state

Iosco Resa Special Education

School · Iosco Resa · Tawas City, MI

A school in Tawas City, MI where students score 53 points above what's typical for similar communities.

27 NORTH REMPERT RD, Tawas City, MI 48763

  • Math 75% vs MI 31% (2022)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2021)
  • 5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change+1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendImproving
Academics10.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2021 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+44.2 pts
Overall Proficiency83% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+53.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio5:1
District spending per student$207,049
Chronic Absenteeism50%

Students at Iosco Resa Special Education score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency75%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
31%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 75% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
90%
2017
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2020*
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2021*
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2022
Math
75%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Iosco Resa Special Education 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,353/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tawas City), 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

$58,160

Median home value

$154,100

Median rent

$851/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48763; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

Iosco Resa

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$207,049NCES 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.

Iosco Resa Special Education is listed in Iosco RESA; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Iosco Resa Special Education

Iosco Resa Special Education is a public school in Tawas City, MI, part of Iosco Resa, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #499 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Iosco Resa Special Education

What grades does Iosco Resa Special Education serve?

Iosco Resa Special Education serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Iosco Resa Special Education?

Iosco Resa Special Education has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Iosco Resa Special Education?

The student-teacher ratio at Iosco Resa Special Education is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Iosco Resa Special Education rank in MI?

Iosco Resa Special Education ranks #499 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Iosco Resa Special Education's MySchoolScout rating?

Iosco Resa Special Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Iosco Resa Special Education?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Iosco Resa Special Education has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).

Is Iosco Resa Special Education a charter school?

No, Iosco Resa Special Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Iosco Resa Special Education a Title I school?

No, Iosco Resa Special Education is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Iosco Resa Special Education?

72.5% of students at Iosco Resa Special Education 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
40
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
special_ed
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Iosco County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.0%
Area population (ZIP 48763)
4,837
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
51.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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 48763; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022, multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24

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