Below Average
#2831 of 3,192 schools in MI
John R Rodger Elementary School
Elementary School · Bellaire Public Schools · Bellaire, MI
A Bellaire Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
204 WEST FORREST HOME AVE, Bellaire, MI 49615
- Math 23% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 36% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John R Rodger Elementary School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
49.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John R Rodger Elementary 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 6Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,750
Median home value
$257,000
Median rent
$775/mo
College educated
43.9%
Homeownership
86.1%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49615; 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.
Bellaire Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $23,030NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John R Rodger Elementary School is listed in Bellaire Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John R Rodger Elementary School
John R Rodger Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bellaire, MI, part of Bellaire Public Schools, serving approximately 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,831 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John R Rodger Elementary School
What grades does John R Rodger Elementary School serve?
John R Rodger Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend John R Rodger Elementary School?
John R Rodger Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John R Rodger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at John R Rodger Elementary School is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John R Rodger Elementary School rank in MI?
John R Rodger Elementary School ranks #2,831 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is John R Rodger Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
John R Rodger Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 John R Rodger Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John R Rodger Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John R Rodger Elementary School a charter school?
No, John R Rodger Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John R Rodger Elementary School a Title I school?
No, John R Rodger Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John R Rodger Elementary School?
49.5% of students at John R Rodger Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Antrim County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (231) 533-8916
- Area population (ZIP 49615)
- 4,077
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 58.4
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 49615; 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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