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#1401 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 44% in state
Rj Steeby School
Elementary School · Wayland Union Schools · Wayland, MI
A Wayland Union Schools elementary school serving grades 2nd – 3rd.
435 EAST SUPERIOR ST, Wayland, MI 49348
- Math 42% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rj Steeby School score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Rj Steeby 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average567/100K
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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
$79,267
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$1,123/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
79.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49348; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Therese Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.0private | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| St Stanislaus SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 4.6 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Dorr SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | Not available | 322 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayland Union Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,953NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rj Steeby School is listed in Wayland Union Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rj Steeby School
Rj Steeby School is a public elementary school in Wayland, MI, part of Wayland Union Schools, serving approximately 240 students in grades 2nd-3rd with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,401 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rj Steeby School
What grades does Rj Steeby School serve?
Rj Steeby School serves students in grades 2nd through 3rd.
How many students attend Rj Steeby School?
Rj Steeby School has an enrollment of approximately 240 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rj Steeby School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rj Steeby School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rj Steeby School rank in MI?
Rj Steeby School ranks #1,401 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Rj Steeby School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rj Steeby 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 Rj Steeby School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rj Steeby School has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rj Steeby School a charter school?
No, Rj Steeby School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rj Steeby School a Title I school?
No, Rj Steeby School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rj Steeby School?
52.5% of students at Rj Steeby 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
- 2nd – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 240
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Allegan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.3%
- Phone
- (269) 792-2281
- Area population (ZIP 49348)
- 13,607
- Area average commute
- 25.3 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 49348; 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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