Below Average
#2773 of 3,192 schools in MI
Meachum Elementary
Elementary School · Millington Community Schools · Millington, MI
A Millington Community Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8537 GLEASON ST, Millington, MI 48746
- Math 30% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Meachum Elementary score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
63.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Meachum Elementary 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: Average394/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Millington), 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
$67,879
Median home value
$166,300
Median rent
$923/mo
College educated
10%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48746; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Paul Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 95 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Millington Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $12,021NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Meachum Elementary is listed in Millington Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Meachum Elementary
Meachum Elementary is a public elementary school in Millington, MI, part of Millington Community Schools, serving approximately 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,773 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Meachum Elementary
What grades does Meachum Elementary serve?
Meachum Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Meachum Elementary?
Meachum Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 470 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meachum Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Meachum Elementary is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Meachum Elementary rank in MI?
Meachum Elementary ranks #2,773 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Meachum Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Meachum Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Meachum Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Meachum Elementary has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Meachum Elementary a charter school?
No, Meachum Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Meachum Elementary a Title I school?
No, Meachum Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meachum Elementary?
63.6% of students at Meachum Elementary 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
- 470
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuscola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.7%
- Phone
- (989) 660-2432
- Area population (ZIP 48746)
- 8,148
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.5
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 48746; 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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