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#2268 of 3,192 schools in MI
Vowles School
Elementary School · Mt. Pleasant City School District · Mount Pleasant, MI
A Mt. Pleasant City School District elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1560 WATSON RD, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
- Math 47% proficient (2017)
- Reading 57% proficient (2017)
- 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vowles School score 52% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2017 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 9-year record (2009–2017) and has held near 52% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2017) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2017)
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Vowles 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,458/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Pleasant), 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
$48,794
Median home value
$168,000
Median rent
$862/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
27.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48858; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ganiard SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 223 | Compare → |
| Sacred Heart AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 425 | Compare → |
| Pullen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–2 | 1.7 mi | 299 | Compare → |
| Renaissance Public School AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.8 | K–8 | 2.2 mi | 438 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mt. Pleasant City School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,449NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Vowles School is listed in Mt. Pleasant City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vowles School
Vowles School is a public elementary school in Mount Pleasant, MI, part of Mt. Pleasant City School District, serving approximately 230 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,268 of 3,192 schools in MI.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vowles School
What grades does Vowles School serve?
Vowles School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Vowles School?
Vowles School has an enrollment of approximately 230 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vowles School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vowles School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vowles School rank in MI?
Vowles School ranks #2,268 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Vowles School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vowles School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Vowles School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vowles School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2017).
Is Vowles School a charter school?
No, Vowles School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vowles School a Title I school?
No, Vowles School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vowles School?
54.8% of students at Vowles 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 230
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Isabella County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (989) 775-2280
- Area population (ZIP 48858)
- 42,732
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 27.3
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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 · 2017 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2017 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 48858; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2017; directory SY 2023–24
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