Below Average
#2662 of 3,192 schools in MI
Springport Elementary School
Elementary School · Springport Public Schools · Springport, MI
An elementary school in Springport, MI where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 WEST MAIN ST, Springport, MI 49284
- Math 27% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 27% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Springport Elementary School score 27% 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 8 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Springport 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average336/100K
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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
$62,651
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$869/mo
College educated
17.4%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
13%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49284; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Springport Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,967NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Springport Elementary School is listed in Springport Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Springport Elementary School
Springport Elementary School is a public elementary school in Springport, MI, part of Springport Public Schools, serving approximately 457 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,662 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Springport Elementary School
What grades does Springport Elementary School serve?
Springport Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Springport Elementary School?
Springport Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Springport Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Springport Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Springport Elementary School rank in MI?
Springport Elementary School ranks #2,662 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Springport Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Springport Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Springport Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Springport Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Springport Elementary School a charter school?
No, Springport Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Springport Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Springport Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Springport Elementary School?
62.4% of students at Springport 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.6%
- Phone
- (517) 857-3465
- Area population (ZIP 49284)
- 2,436
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 48.1
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 49284; 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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