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#1591 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 50% in state
Schall Elementary School
Elementary School · Caro Community Schools · Caro, MI
A Caro Community Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
325 EAST FRANK ST, Caro, MI 48723
- Math 32% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Schall Elementary School score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 33% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Schall 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,280/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Caro), 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
$56,618
Median home value
$131,300
Median rent
$737/mo
College educated
18.1%
Homeownership
79.5%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48723; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Pines SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 94 | 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.
Caro Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $13,946NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Schall Elementary School is listed in Caro Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Schall Elementary School
Schall Elementary School is a public elementary school in Caro, MI, part of Caro Community Schools, serving approximately 293 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,591 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Schall Elementary School
What grades does Schall Elementary School serve?
Schall Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Schall Elementary School?
Schall Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Schall Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Schall Elementary School is 16.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Schall Elementary School rank in MI?
Schall Elementary School ranks #1,591 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Schall Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Schall Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Schall Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Schall Elementary School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Schall Elementary School a charter school?
No, Schall Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Schall Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Schall Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Schall Elementary School?
70.6% of students at Schall 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tuscola County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (989) 673-3168
- Area population (ZIP 48723)
- 11,960
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 48723; 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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