Below Average
#2788 of 3,192 schools in MI
Island City Academy
Elementary School · Island City Academy · Eaton Rapids, MI
A charter elementary school in Eaton Rapids, MI where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6421 CLINTON RD, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
- Math 26% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 40% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Island City Academy score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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
39.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Island City 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,709/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eaton Rapids), 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
$76,230
Median home value
$206,600
Median rent
$978/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48827; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greyhound Central Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 115 | Compare → |
| Greyhound Central Performance AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 3–12 | 2.2 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Lockwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–3 | 2.3 mi | 325 | Compare → |
| Greyhound Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 3–5 | 2.4 mi | 358 | 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.
Island City Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,950NCES 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.
Island City Academy is listed in Island City Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Island City Academy
Island City Academy is a public elementary school in Eaton Rapids, MI, part of Island City Academy, serving approximately 197 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,788 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Island City Academy
What grades does Island City Academy serve?
Island City Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Island City Academy?
Island City Academy has an enrollment of approximately 197 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island City Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Island City Academy is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Island City Academy rank in MI?
Island City Academy ranks #2,788 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Island City Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Island City Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Island City Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Island City Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Island City Academy a charter school?
Yes, Island City Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Island City Academy a Title I school?
No, Island City Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Island City Academy?
39.6% of students at Island City 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 197
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Eaton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.4%
- Phone
- (517) 663-0111
- Area population (ZIP 48827)
- 16,070
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 48827; 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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