Very Good
#511 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 16% in state
South Range Elementary School
Elementary School · Adams Township School District · South Range, MI
An Adams Township School District elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 69, South Range, MI 49963
- Math 45% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Range Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 49% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where South Range 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low115/100K
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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
$55,250
Median home value
$83,300
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
14.1%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
23.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49963; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Copper Country Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.0private | PK–10 | 4.4 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Copper Country Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 80 | Compare → |
| Houghton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 4.7 mi | 654 | 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.
Adams Township School District
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $13,536NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Range Elementary School is listed in Adams Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Range Elementary School
South Range Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Range, MI, part of Adams Township School District, serving approximately 189 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #511 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
What's said publicly about South Range Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Range Elementary School
What grades does South Range Elementary School serve?
South Range Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend South Range Elementary School?
South Range Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 189 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Range Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at South Range Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Range Elementary School rank in MI?
South Range Elementary School ranks #511 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is South Range Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
South Range Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 South Range Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Range Elementary School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is South Range Elementary School a charter school?
No, South Range Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Range Elementary School a Title I school?
No, South Range Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Range Elementary School?
54.5% of students at South Range 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 189
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Houghton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (906) 482-0599
- Area population (ZIP 49963)
- 621
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 49963; 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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