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#2275 of 3,192 schools in MI
North Central Elementary School
Elementary School · North Central Area Schools · Hermansville, MI
A North Central Area Schools elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
W5465 EAST 3RD ST, Hermansville, MI 49847
- Math 37% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at North Central Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 43% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
59.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where North Central 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,472
Median home value
$116,700
Median rent
$528/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
80%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49847; 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 Central Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,150NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
North Central Elementary School is listed in North Central Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About North Central Elementary School
North Central Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hermansville, MI, part of North Central Area Schools, serving approximately 125 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,275 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about North Central Elementary School
What grades does North Central Elementary School serve?
North Central Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend North Central Elementary School?
North Central Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 125 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Central Elementary School is 20.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does North Central Elementary School rank in MI?
North Central Elementary School ranks #2,275 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is North Central Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
North Central Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 North Central Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, North Central Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is North Central Elementary School a charter school?
No, North Central Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is North Central Elementary School a Title I school?
No, North Central Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Central Elementary School?
59.2% of students at North Central 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 125
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Menominee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (906) 498-7737
- Area population (ZIP 49847)
- 1,063
- Area average commute
- 30.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.4
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 49847; 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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