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#682 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 21% in state

Ubly Community Elementary School

Elementary School · Ubly Community Schools · Ubly, MI

An elementary school in Ubly, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2020 UNION ST, Ubly, MI 48475

  • Math 48% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 55% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.72 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.8 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)45% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment9.5Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.3:1
District spending per student$16,020
Chronic Absenteeism4.6%

Students at Ubly Community Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency48%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency55%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
91%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2011
Math
36%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
40%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
38%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
48%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

46.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ubly Community 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated722/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ubly), 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

$60,347

Median home value

$158,700

Median rent

$823/mo

College educated

12.9%

Homeownership

88.2%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48475; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

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.

Ubly Community Schools

Schools in district
2
Rank in district
#2 of 2
District spending per student
$16,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ubly Community Elementary School is listed in Ubly Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ubly Community Elementary School

Ubly Community Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ubly, MI, part of Ubly Community Schools, serving approximately 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #682 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Ubly Community Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Ubly Community Elementary School is part of the Ubly Community Schools district, which identifies its mascot as the Bearcats 1. The district describes itself as an innovative environment committed to providing high-quality education in partnership with home and community 1. Its vision includes retaining and attracting students by offering a safe and stimulating environment 1. The district has received recognition as a Reward School for two consecutive years 1. Additionally, the district notes that its FCCLA, FFA, and Robotics programs are nationally qualifying, and its athletics program has qualified for the state level 1. The district website provides access to budget and salary transparency reporting, as well as MI School Data 1. Upcoming events listed on the district calendar include various athletic competitions such as golf, softball, baseball, and track meets scheduled for May 1.
Sources (1)
  1. bearcat.ubly.k12.mi.us
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ubly Community Elementary School

What grades does Ubly Community Elementary School serve?

Ubly Community Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Ubly Community Elementary School?

Ubly Community Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ubly Community Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ubly Community Elementary School is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ubly Community Elementary School rank in MI?

Ubly Community Elementary School ranks #682 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Ubly Community Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ubly Community Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Ubly Community Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ubly Community Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ubly Community Elementary School a charter school?

No, Ubly Community Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Ubly Community Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ubly Community Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ubly Community Elementary School?

46.9% of students at Ubly Community 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
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Huron County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.6%
Area population (ZIP 48475)
2,423
Area average commute
21.4 min
Area median age
43.8
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 48475; 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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