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#1697 of 3,192 schools in MI
Paw Paw Later Elementary
Elementary School · Paw Paw Public School District · Paw Paw, MI
An elementary school in Paw Paw, MI where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
612 WEST NORTH ST, Paw Paw, MI 49079
- Math 32% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Paw Paw Later Elementary score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
44.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Paw Paw Later Elementary 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,885/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Paw Paw), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,119
Median home value
$214,600
Median rent
$841/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
77.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49079; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1 | PK–7 | 1.3 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Paw Paw Public School District
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $14,233NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Paw Paw Later Elementary is listed in Paw Paw Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Paw Paw Later Elementary
Paw Paw Later Elementary is a public elementary school in Paw Paw, MI, part of Paw Paw Public School District, serving approximately 447 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,697 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Paw Paw Later Elementary
What grades does Paw Paw Later Elementary serve?
Paw Paw Later Elementary serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Paw Paw Later Elementary?
Paw Paw Later Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 447 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Later Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Paw Paw Later Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Paw Paw Later Elementary rank in MI?
Paw Paw Later Elementary ranks #1,697 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Paw Paw Later Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Paw Paw Later Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Paw Paw Later Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Paw Paw Later Elementary has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Paw Paw Later Elementary a charter school?
No, Paw Paw Later Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Paw Paw Later Elementary a Title I school?
No, Paw Paw Later Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Paw Paw Later Elementary?
44.7% of students at Paw Paw Later Elementary 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 447
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Van Buren County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (269) 415-5400
- Area population (ZIP 49079)
- 13,364
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
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 49079; 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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