Needs Improvement
#2932 of 3,192 schools in MI
Twin Rivers Elementary School
Elementary School · Ionia Public Schools · Muir, MI
An Ionia Public Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
435 LOU LEMKE LN, Muir, MI 48860
- Math 22% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Twin Rivers Elementary School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Twin Rivers 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 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average375/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$58,750
Median home value
$162,800
Median rent
$771/mo
College educated
6.1%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48860; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pewamowestphalia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 4.4 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–8 | 4.9 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Aa Rather SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 321 | Compare → |
| Emerson SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 171 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ionia Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #8 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,410NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Twin Rivers Elementary School is listed in Ionia Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Twin Rivers Elementary School
Twin Rivers Elementary School is a public elementary school in Muir, MI, part of Ionia Public Schools, serving approximately 192 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,932 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Twin Rivers Elementary School
What grades does Twin Rivers Elementary School serve?
Twin Rivers Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Twin Rivers Elementary School?
Twin Rivers Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 192 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Rivers Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Rivers Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Twin Rivers Elementary School rank in MI?
Twin Rivers Elementary School ranks #2,932 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Twin Rivers Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Twin Rivers Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Twin Rivers Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Rivers Elementary School has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Twin Rivers Elementary School a charter school?
No, Twin Rivers Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Twin Rivers Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Twin Rivers Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Rivers Elementary School?
71.9% of students at Twin Rivers 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
- 192
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Ionia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.8%
- Phone
- (616) 522-0005
- Area population (ZIP 48860)
- 1,395
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 47.4
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 48860; 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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