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#2311 of 3,192 schools in MI
Palms Elementary School
Elementary School · East China School District · Ira, MI
An East China School District elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6101 PALMS RD, Ira, MI 48023
- Math 48% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Palms Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Palms 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. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average366/100K
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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
$79,345
Median home value
$236,600
Median rent
$1,277/mo
College educated
21.9%
Homeownership
83.1%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48023; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francois Maconce Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 310 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 3.5 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| Belle River Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | Not available | 357 | Compare → |
| East China Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | Not available | 47 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
East China School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,353NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Palms Elementary School is listed in East China School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Palms Elementary School
Palms Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ira, MI, part of East China School District, serving approximately 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,311 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Palms Elementary School
What grades does Palms Elementary School serve?
Palms Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Palms Elementary School?
Palms Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 237 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palms Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palms Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Palms Elementary School rank in MI?
Palms Elementary School ranks #2,311 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Palms Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palms Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Palms Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Palms Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Palms Elementary School a charter school?
No, Palms Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Palms Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Palms Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Palms Elementary School?
31.2% of students at Palms 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 237
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.6%
- Phone
- (810) 676-1350
- Area population (ZIP 48023)
- 4,980
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
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 48023; 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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