Below Average
#2753 of 3,192 schools in MI
Michener Elementary School
Elementary School · Adrian Public Schools · Adrian, MI
An Adrian Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
104 DAWES AVE, Adrian, MI 49221
- Math 19% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 18% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Michener Elementary School score 19% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (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
92.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Michener 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Adrian), 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
$57,316
Median home value
$158,700
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49221; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Children's House of LenaweePrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| Madison Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 791 | Compare → |
| St Stephen Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Berean Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 29 | 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.
Adrian Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $15,679NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Michener Elementary School is listed in Adrian Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Michener Elementary School
Michener Elementary School is a public elementary school in Adrian, MI, part of Adrian Public Schools, serving approximately 278 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,753 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Michener Elementary School
What grades does Michener Elementary School serve?
Michener Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Michener Elementary School?
Michener Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 278 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Michener Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Michener Elementary School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Michener Elementary School rank in MI?
Michener Elementary School ranks #2,753 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Michener Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Michener Elementary School 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 Michener Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Michener Elementary School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Michener Elementary School a charter school?
No, Michener Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Michener Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Michener Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Michener Elementary School?
92.4% of students at Michener 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 278
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lenawee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (517) 263-9002
- Area population (ZIP 49221)
- 41,041
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 49221; 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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