Below Average
#2836 of 3,192 schools in MI
Verellen Elementary School
Elementary School · Essexville-hampton Public Schools · Essexville, MI
An Essexville-hampton Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
612 BORTON RD, Essexville, MI 48732
- Math 32% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Verellen Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 22 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Verellen 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average579/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Essexville), 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
$53,466
Median home value
$160,200
Median rent
$759/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
14%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48732; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detention CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 0.5 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Llcbay CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Bethel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | PK–8 | 2.4 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| Hampton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 3.2 mi | 415 | 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.
Essexville-hampton Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,241NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Verellen Elementary School is listed in Essexville-Hampton Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Verellen Elementary School
Verellen Elementary School is a public elementary school in Essexville, MI, part of Essexville-hampton Public Schools, serving approximately 293 students in grades 2nd-4th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,836 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Verellen Elementary School
What grades does Verellen Elementary School serve?
Verellen Elementary School serves students in grades 2nd through 4th.
How many students attend Verellen Elementary School?
Verellen Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 293 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Verellen Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Verellen Elementary School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Verellen Elementary School rank in MI?
Verellen Elementary School ranks #2,836 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Verellen Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Verellen Elementary School 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 Verellen Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Verellen Elementary School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Verellen Elementary School a charter school?
No, Verellen Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Verellen Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Verellen Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Verellen Elementary School?
45.4% of students at Verellen 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
- 2nd – 4th
- Enrollment
- 293
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Bay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.4%
- Phone
- (989) 894-9770
- Area population (ZIP 48732)
- 11,308
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
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 48732; 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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