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#3125 of 3,192 schools in MI

North Adamsjerome Elem School

Elementary School · North Adams-jerome Public Schools · North Adams, MI

A North Adams-jerome Public Schools elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4555 12 KNOWLES RD, North Adams, MI 49262

  • Math 17% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 10% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.9Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-26 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-31.9 pts
Overall Proficiency13% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-16.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$13,662
Chronic Absenteeism32.9%

Students at North Adamsjerome Elem School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency17%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency10%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
62%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
17%
ELA
10%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

72.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Adamsjerome Elem 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average372/100K

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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

$48,125

Median home value

$122,500

Median rent

$1,034/mo

College educated

13%

Homeownership

89.6%

Poverty rate

9.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49262; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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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.

North Adams-jerome Public Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$13,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Adamsjerome Elem School is listed in North Adams-Jerome Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Adamsjerome Elem School

North Adamsjerome Elem School is a public elementary school in North Adams, MI, part of North Adams-jerome Public Schools, serving approximately 167 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,125 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Adamsjerome Elem School

What grades does North Adamsjerome Elem School serve?

North Adamsjerome Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend North Adamsjerome Elem School?

North Adamsjerome Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 167 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Adamsjerome Elem School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Adamsjerome Elem School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Adamsjerome Elem School rank in MI?

North Adamsjerome Elem School ranks #3,125 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is North Adamsjerome Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Adamsjerome Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 North Adamsjerome Elem School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Adamsjerome Elem School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Adamsjerome Elem School a charter school?

No, North Adamsjerome Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Adamsjerome Elem School a Title I school?

No, North Adamsjerome Elem School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Adamsjerome Elem School?

72.5% of students at North Adamsjerome Elem 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
167
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Hillsdale County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.9%
Area population (ZIP 49262)
1,298
Area average commute
26.6 min
Area median age
46
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 49262; 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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