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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
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Students at North Adamsjerome Elem School score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
72.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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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
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%
- Phone
- (517) 689-1701
- 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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