Below Average
#2849 of 3,192 schools in MI
Sutton South Early Learning Center
Elementary School · Tecumseh Public Schools · Adrian, MI
A Tecumseh Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2780 SUTTON RD, Adrian, MI 49221
- Math 37% proficient (2016)
- Reading 42% proficient (2016)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sutton South Early Learning Center score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2016 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 28 points since 2013, to 40% in 2016, across a 8-year record (2009–2016).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2016) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2016)
Based on 16 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sutton South Early Learning 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,993/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Adrian), 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
$57,316
Median home value
$158,700
Median rent
$986/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49221; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton C Porter Ed CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 95 | Compare → |
| Tecumseh Acres North Early Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–2 | 3.4 mi | 309 | Compare → |
| Patterson Intermediate Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 3–4 | 4.1 mi | 154 | Compare → |
| Tecumseh Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–12 | 4.4 mi | 68 | 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.
Tecumseh Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $13,888NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sutton South Early Learning Center is listed in Tecumseh Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sutton South Early Learning Center
Sutton South Early Learning Center is a public elementary school in Adrian, MI, part of Tecumseh Public Schools, serving approximately 244 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,849 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sutton South Early Learning Center
What grades does Sutton South Early Learning Center serve?
Sutton South Early Learning Center serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Sutton South Early Learning Center?
Sutton South Early Learning Center has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sutton South Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Sutton South Early Learning Center is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sutton South Early Learning Center rank in MI?
Sutton South Early Learning Center ranks #2,849 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sutton South Early Learning Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Sutton South Early Learning Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Sutton South Early Learning Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sutton South Early Learning Center has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2016).
Is Sutton South Early Learning Center a charter school?
No, Sutton South Early Learning Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sutton South Early Learning Center a Title I school?
No, Sutton South Early Learning Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sutton South Early Learning Center?
42.2% of students at Sutton South Early Learning 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Lenawee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (517) 423-2367
- Area population (ZIP 49221)
- 41,041
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 · 2016 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2016 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 49221; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2016; directory SY 2023–24
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