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#3050 of 3,192 schools in MI
Patricia St Clair Elementary School
Elementary School · Hesperia Community Schools · Hesperia, MI
A Hesperia Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
96 S Division Street PO Box 338, Hesperia, MI 49421
- Math 13% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Patricia St Clair Elementary School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 66 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 21% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (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
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Patricia St Clair 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,858
Median home value
$148,000
Median rent
$734/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49421; 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.
Hesperia Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,308NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Patricia St Clair Elementary School is listed in Hesperia Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Patricia St Clair Elementary School
Patricia St Clair Elementary School is a public elementary school in Hesperia, MI, part of Hesperia Community Schools, serving approximately 355 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #3,050 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patricia St Clair Elementary School
What grades does Patricia St Clair Elementary School serve?
Patricia St Clair Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
Patricia St Clair Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 355 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Patricia St Clair Elementary School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Patricia St Clair Elementary School rank in MI?
Patricia St Clair Elementary School ranks #3,050 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Patricia St Clair Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Patricia St Clair Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Patricia St Clair Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Patricia St Clair Elementary School a charter school?
No, Patricia St Clair Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Patricia St Clair Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Patricia St Clair Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Patricia St Clair Elementary School?
83.4% of students at Patricia St Clair 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
- 355
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Newaygo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (231) 854-6615
- Area population (ZIP 49421)
- 5,700
- Area average commute
- 30.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.4
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 49421; 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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