Very Good
#978 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Lee Elementary School
Elementary School · Thornapple Kellogg School District · Middleville, MI
A Thornapple Kellogg School District elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
840 WEST MAIN ST, Middleville, MI 49333
- Math 62% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lee Elementary School score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 62% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
36.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lee 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average532/100K
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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
$95,577
Median home value
$295,900
Median rent
$1,129/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
90.1%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49333; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Thornapple Kellogg School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lee Elementary School is listed in Thornapple Kellogg School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lee Elementary School
Lee Elementary School is a public elementary school in Middleville, MI, part of Thornapple Kellogg School District, serving approximately 435 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #978 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lee Elementary School
What grades does Lee Elementary School serve?
Lee Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Lee Elementary School?
Lee Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lee Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lee Elementary School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lee Elementary School rank in MI?
Lee Elementary School ranks #978 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lee Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lee Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Lee Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lee Elementary School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lee Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lee Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lee Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lee Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lee Elementary School?
36.8% of students at Lee 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Barry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.4%
- Phone
- (269) 795-9747
- Area population (ZIP 49333)
- 12,448
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 49333; 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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