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#1878 of 3,192 schools in MI
Sunset Lake Elementary School
Elementary School · Vicksburg Community Schools · Vicksburg, MI
A Vicksburg Community Schools elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
201 NORTH BOULEVARD ST, Vicksburg, MI 49097
- Math 40% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sunset Lake Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sunset Lake 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,270/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vicksburg), 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
$82,051
Median home value
$224,400
Median rent
$933/mo
College educated
26.4%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Center Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–5 | 3.6 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Indian Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 3.7 mi | 282 | Compare → |
| Schoolcraft Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 4.5 mi | 606 | Compare → |
| Tobey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 4.9 mi | 395 | 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.
Vicksburg Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,964NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sunset Lake Elementary School is listed in Vicksburg Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sunset Lake Elementary School
Sunset Lake Elementary School is a public elementary school in Vicksburg, MI, part of Vicksburg Community Schools, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,878 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sunset Lake Elementary School
What grades does Sunset Lake Elementary School serve?
Sunset Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sunset Lake Elementary School?
Sunset Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Lake Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sunset Lake Elementary School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sunset Lake Elementary School rank in MI?
Sunset Lake Elementary School ranks #1,878 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sunset Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sunset Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Sunset Lake Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sunset Lake Elementary School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sunset Lake Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sunset Lake Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sunset Lake Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sunset Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sunset Lake Elementary School?
37.4% of students at Sunset Lake 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kalamazoo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (269) 321-1500
- Area population (ZIP 49097)
- 11,452
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.4
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 49097; 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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