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#1383 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 43% in state
Reese Elementary School
Elementary School · Reese Public Schools · Reese, MI
An elementary school in Reese, MI where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 389, Reese, MI 48757
- Math 48% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 41% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Reese Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Reese 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 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average335/100K
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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
$74,464
Median home value
$172,600
Median rent
$909/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
86.6%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48757; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 67 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Area Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| St Michaels SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 134 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Reese Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,858NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Reese Elementary School is listed in Reese Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Reese Elementary School
Reese Elementary School is a public elementary school in Reese, MI, part of Reese Public Schools, serving approximately 327 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,383 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Reese Elementary School
What grades does Reese Elementary School serve?
Reese Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Reese Elementary School?
Reese Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 327 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Reese Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Reese Elementary School is 18.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Reese Elementary School rank in MI?
Reese Elementary School ranks #1,383 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Reese Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Reese Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Reese Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Reese Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Reese Elementary School a charter school?
No, Reese Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Reese Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Reese Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Reese Elementary School?
62.1% of students at Reese 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 327
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuscola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (989) 868-4561
- Area population (ZIP 48757)
- 3,680
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 48757; 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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