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#2786 of 3,192 schools in MI

Milton C Porter Ed Center

School · Lenawee ISD · Adrian, MI

A Lenawee ISD school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2946 SUTTON RD, Adrian, MI 49221

  • Math 25% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 25% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • 2/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.37 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-12.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.8 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
College Readiness2.9Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio3:1
District spending per student$209,405
Chronic Absenteeism47.4%

Students at Milton C Porter Ed Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2012
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
65%
ELA
65%
2014
Math
45%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
30%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

51.6%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Milton C Porter Ed Center 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses2of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Tecumseh Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–124.3 mi68Compare →
Maurice Spear CampusEnrollment path unverifiedNot rated4–12Not available29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lenawee ISD

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$209,405NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Milton C Porter Ed Center is listed in Lenawee ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Milton C Porter Ed Center

Milton C Porter Ed Center is a public school in Adrian, MI, part of Lenawee ISD, serving approximately 95 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,786 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Milton C Porter Ed Center

What grades does Milton C Porter Ed Center serve?

Milton C Porter Ed Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Milton C Porter Ed Center?

Milton C Porter Ed Center has an enrollment of approximately 95 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Milton C Porter Ed Center?

The student-teacher ratio at Milton C Porter Ed Center is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Milton C Porter Ed Center rank in MI?

Milton C Porter Ed Center ranks #2,786 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Milton C Porter Ed Center's MySchoolScout rating?

Milton C Porter Ed Center 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 Milton C Porter Ed Center?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Milton C Porter Ed Center has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Milton C Porter Ed Center a charter school?

No, Milton C Porter Ed Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Milton C Porter Ed Center a Title I school?

No, Milton C Porter Ed Center is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Milton C Porter Ed Center?

51.6% of students at Milton C Porter Ed Center 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 – 12th
Enrollment
95
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
special_ed
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lenawee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
47.4%
Area population (ZIP 49221)
41,041
Area average commute
21.5 min
Area median age
40.4
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.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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