Below Average
#2776 of 3,192 schools in MI
Nottawa Community School
Elementary School · Nottawa Community School · Sturgis, MI
An elementary school in Sturgis, MI where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26438 M 86, Sturgis, MI 49091
- Math 26% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 39% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nottawa Community School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 33% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Nottawa Community 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average480/100K
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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
$65,000
Median home value
$173,800
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
70.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49091; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottawa Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 0.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Nottawa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–10 | 0.2 mi | 23 | Compare → |
| Lake Area Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Pathfinder Educational CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
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.
Nottawa Community School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,895NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Nottawa Community School is listed in Nottawa Community School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nottawa Community School
Nottawa Community School is a public elementary school in Sturgis, MI, part of Nottawa Community School, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,776 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nottawa Community School
What grades does Nottawa Community School serve?
Nottawa Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Nottawa Community School?
Nottawa Community School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nottawa Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nottawa Community School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nottawa Community School rank in MI?
Nottawa Community School ranks #2,776 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Nottawa Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Nottawa Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Nottawa Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nottawa Community School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Nottawa Community School a charter school?
No, Nottawa Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Nottawa Community School a Title I school?
No, Nottawa Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nottawa Community School?
52.1% of students at Nottawa Community 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.0%
- Phone
- (269) 467-7153
- Area population (ZIP 49091)
- 19,448
- Area average commute
- 19.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 49091; 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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