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#2407 of 3,192 schools in MI
New Era Elementary School
Elementary School · Shelby Public Schools · New Era, MI
A Shelby Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2752 HILLCREST DR, New Era, MI 49446
- Math 25% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Era Elementary School score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 30% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
77.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Era 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated717/100K
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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
$71,136
Median home value
$191,500
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
20%
Homeownership
89.1%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49446; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Era Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Shelby Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
New Era Elementary School is listed in Shelby Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Era Elementary School
New Era Elementary School is a public elementary school in New Era, MI, part of Shelby Public Schools, serving approximately 143 students in grades 4th-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,407 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Era Elementary School
What grades does New Era Elementary School serve?
New Era Elementary School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend New Era Elementary School?
New Era Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 143 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Era Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Era Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Era Elementary School rank in MI?
New Era Elementary School ranks #2,407 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is New Era Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
New Era Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 New Era Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Era Elementary School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Era Elementary School a charter school?
No, New Era Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is New Era Elementary School a Title I school?
No, New Era Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Era Elementary School?
77.6% of students at New Era 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 143
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Oceana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.9%
- Phone
- (231) 861-2662
- Area population (ZIP 49446)
- 2,306
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 49446; 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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