Below Average
#2899 of 3,192 schools in MI
Rb Boyce Elementary School
Elementary School · Ionia Public Schools · Ionia, MI
An Ionia Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
3550 NORTH STATE RD, Ionia, MI 48846
- Math 34% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rb Boyce Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 58 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rb Boyce 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated740/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ionia), 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
$66,717
Median home value
$172,300
Median rent
$804/mo
College educated
12%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48846; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Levalley Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Haynor SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–6 | 2.3 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Ionia Seventh-day Adventist ElementaryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 3.3 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Jefferson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–5 | 3.8 mi | 284 | 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.
Ionia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rb Boyce Elementary School is listed in Ionia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rb Boyce Elementary School
Rb Boyce Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ionia, MI, part of Ionia Public Schools, serving approximately 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,899 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rb Boyce Elementary School
What grades does Rb Boyce Elementary School serve?
Rb Boyce Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rb Boyce Elementary School?
Rb Boyce Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rb Boyce Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rb Boyce Elementary School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rb Boyce Elementary School rank in MI?
Rb Boyce Elementary School ranks #2,899 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Rb Boyce Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rb Boyce Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Rb Boyce Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rb Boyce Elementary School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rb Boyce Elementary School a charter school?
No, Rb Boyce Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rb Boyce Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Rb Boyce Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rb Boyce Elementary School?
62.0% of students at Rb Boyce 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
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ionia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (616) 527-0571
- Area population (ZIP 48846)
- 21,940
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 48846; 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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