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#1156 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Rankin Elementary School
Elementary School · Carman-ainsworth Community Schools · Swartz Creek, MI
A Carman-ainsworth Community Schools elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3459 Mundy Ave, Swartz Creek, MI 48473
- Math 46% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rankin Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
88.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rankin 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low90/100K
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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
$76,765
Median home value
$191,700
Median rent
$1,092/mo
College educated
24.8%
Homeownership
85.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48473; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Academy Elementarymiddle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–8 | 1.7 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood Programs and ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 3.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Special Education ServicesEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Morrish Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–2 | 3.1 mi | 440 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Carman-ainsworth Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #3 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rankin Elementary School is listed in Carman-Ainsworth Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rankin Elementary School
Rankin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Swartz Creek, MI, part of Carman-ainsworth Community Schools, serving approximately 287 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,156 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rankin Elementary School
What grades does Rankin Elementary School serve?
Rankin Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rankin Elementary School?
Rankin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rankin Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rankin Elementary School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rankin Elementary School rank in MI?
Rankin Elementary School ranks #1,156 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Rankin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rankin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Rankin Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rankin Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rankin Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rankin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rankin Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rankin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rankin Elementary School?
88.9% of students at Rankin 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
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Genesee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.7%
- Phone
- (810) 591-4605
- Area population (ZIP 48473)
- 22,793
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 48473; 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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