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#2873 of 3,192 schools in MI

North Elementary School

Elementary School · Jefferson Schools (monroe) · Newport, MI

A Jefferson Schools (monroe) elementary school serving grades 2nd – 4th.

8281 NORTH DIXIE HWY, Newport, MI 48166

  • Math 37% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 37% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress1.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-4.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.9 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-1.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment6.3Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$14,035
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at North Elementary School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency37%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 37% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
98%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
53%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
37%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where North 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated754/100K

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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

$70,923

Median home value

$217,000

Median rent

$1,203/mo

College educated

18.9%

Homeownership

81%

Poverty rate

12.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48166; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Charles Borromeo Catholic AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4privatePK–80.6 mi184Compare →
Henry Niedermeier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4PK–41.6 mi240Compare →
Fred W Ritter Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.6PK–44.4 mi257Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Jefferson Schools (monroe)

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$14,035NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

North Elementary School is listed in Jefferson Schools (Monroe); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Elementary School

North Elementary School is a public elementary school in Newport, MI, part of Jefferson Schools (monroe), serving approximately 273 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,873 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Elementary School

What grades does North Elementary School serve?

North Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.

How many students attend North Elementary School?

North Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 273 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Elementary School rank in MI?

North Elementary School ranks #2,873 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is North Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 North Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is North Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

57.9% of students at North 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
2nd – 4th
Enrollment
273
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Monroe County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
Area population (ZIP 48166)
13,746
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
37.7
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 48166; 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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