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#2416 of 3,192 schools in MI
Seiter Education Center
School · Montcalm Area ISD · Greenville, MI
A Montcalm Area ISD school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1401 EAST VAN DEINSE ST, Greenville, MI 48838
- Math 25% vs MI 33% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 60% (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Seiter Education Center score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (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 23 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61.1%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Seiter Education Center 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 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,940/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), 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
$66,126
Median home value
$190,400
Median rent
$910/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48838; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isdlocal Center ProgramsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Flat River AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 154 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Montcalm Area ISD
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $131,451NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Seiter Education Center is listed in Montcalm Area ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Seiter Education Center
Seiter Education Center is a public school in Greenville, MI, part of Montcalm Area ISD, serving approximately 72 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,416 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Seiter Education Center
What grades does Seiter Education Center serve?
Seiter Education Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Seiter Education Center?
Seiter Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 72 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seiter Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Seiter Education Center is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Seiter Education Center rank in MI?
Seiter Education Center ranks #2,416 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Seiter Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Seiter Education Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Seiter Education Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Seiter Education Center has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Seiter Education Center a charter school?
No, Seiter Education Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Seiter Education Center a Title I school?
No, Seiter Education Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Seiter Education Center?
61.1% of students at Seiter Education Center 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 72
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Montcalm County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 61.1%
- Phone
- (616) 225-4826
- Area population (ZIP 48838)
- 17,925
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 48838; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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