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#1351 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 42% in state
Mecosta Elementary School
Elementary School · Chippewa Hills School District · Mecosta, MI
A Chippewa Hills School District elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
555 WEST MAIN ST, Mecosta, MI 49332
- Math 59% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 60% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mecosta Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2019, reaching 60% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Mecosta 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated871/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$58,703
Median home value
$177,200
Median rent
$813/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
88.5%
Poverty rate
10.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49332; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Michael Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–6 | 3.0 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Barryton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 205 | Compare → |
| Weidman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 255 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Chippewa Hills School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mecosta Elementary School is listed in Chippewa Hills School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mecosta Elementary School
Mecosta Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mecosta, MI, part of Chippewa Hills School District, serving approximately 252 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,351 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mecosta Elementary School
What grades does Mecosta Elementary School serve?
Mecosta Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Mecosta Elementary School?
Mecosta Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 252 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mecosta Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mecosta Elementary School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mecosta Elementary School rank in MI?
Mecosta Elementary School ranks #1,351 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Mecosta Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mecosta Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Mecosta Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mecosta Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mecosta Elementary School a charter school?
No, Mecosta Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mecosta Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Mecosta Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mecosta Elementary School?
68.3% of students at Mecosta 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
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 252
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Mecosta County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (231) 972-7477
- Area population (ZIP 49332)
- 3,352
- Area average commute
- 28.3 min
- Area median age
- 55.4
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 49332; 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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