Below Average
#2879 of 3,192 schools in MI
Thomas Read Elementary School
Elementary School · Shelby Public Schools · Shelby, MI
A Shelby Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
155 E 6TH ST, Shelby, MI 49455
- Math 12% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Thomas Read Elementary School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 15% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 38% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Read 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 44Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: Average459/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelby), 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
$65,640
Median home value
$144,900
Median rent
$697/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Era Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5 | PK–8 | 3.9 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Shelby Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Read Elementary School is listed in Shelby Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Read Elementary School
Thomas Read Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shelby, MI, part of Shelby Public Schools, serving approximately 297 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,879 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Read Elementary School
What grades does Thomas Read Elementary School serve?
Thomas Read Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Thomas Read Elementary School?
Thomas Read Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Read Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Read 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 Thomas Read Elementary School rank in MI?
Thomas Read Elementary School ranks #2,879 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Thomas Read Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Read Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Thomas Read Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Read Elementary School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Thomas Read Elementary School a charter school?
No, Thomas Read Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Read Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Thomas Read Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Read Elementary School?
88.6% of students at Thomas Read 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Oceana County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 85.9%
- Phone
- (231) 861-5541
- Area population (ZIP 49455)
- 5,272
- Area average commute
- 20.9 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 49455; 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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