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#963 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 30% in state

Newberry Area School

School · Tahquamenon Area Schools · Newberry, MI

A Tahquamenon Area Schools school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

700 NEWBERRY AVE, Newberry, MI 49868

  • Math 23% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 35% vs MI 44% (2022)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-6.5 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
AP Participation3.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.2:1
District spending per student$16,329
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Newberry Area School score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency23%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
44%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
45%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
37%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
25%
ELA
55%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
23%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

66%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Newberry Area 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 57Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated727/100K

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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

$53,651

Median home value

$98,400

Median rent

$809/mo

College educated

18.5%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

19.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49868; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
3.8% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics20sports offered
9 boys'·11 girls'·23 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Tahquamenon Area Schools

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$16,329NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Newberry Area School is listed in Tahquamenon Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Newberry Area School

Newberry Area School is a public school in Newberry, MI, part of Tahquamenon Area Schools, serving approximately 468 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #963 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Newberry Area School

What grades does Newberry Area School serve?

Newberry Area School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Newberry Area School?

Newberry Area School has an enrollment of approximately 468 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Newberry Area School?

The student-teacher ratio at Newberry Area School is 14.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Newberry Area School rank in MI?

Newberry Area School ranks #963 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Newberry Area School's MySchoolScout rating?

Newberry Area School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Newberry Area School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Newberry Area School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Newberry Area School a charter school?

No, Newberry Area School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Newberry Area School a Title I school?

No, Newberry Area School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Newberry Area School?

66.0% of students at Newberry Area 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 – 12th
Enrollment
468
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Luce County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 49868)
5,231
Area average commute
14.9 min
Area median age
41.4
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 49868; 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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