Very Good
#900 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
Watersmeet Township School
School · Watersmeet Township School District · Watersmeet, MI
A school in Watersmeet, MI where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
N4720 Highway US 45 PO Box 217, Watersmeet, MI 49969
- Math 30% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 41% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Watersmeet Township School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 9 points since 2019, reaching 36% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Watersmeet Township 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 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low63/100K
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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
$61,101
Median home value
$245,800
Median rent
$481/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
87.1%
Poverty rate
10.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49969; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Watersmeet Township School District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $27,493NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Watersmeet Township School is listed in Watersmeet Township School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Watersmeet Township School
Watersmeet Township School is a public school in Watersmeet, MI, part of Watersmeet Township School District, serving approximately 139 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #900 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Watersmeet Township School
What grades does Watersmeet Township School serve?
Watersmeet Township School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Watersmeet Township School?
Watersmeet Township School has an enrollment of approximately 139 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Watersmeet Township School?
The student-teacher ratio at Watersmeet Township School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Watersmeet Township School rank in MI?
Watersmeet Township School ranks #900 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Watersmeet Township School's MySchoolScout rating?
Watersmeet Township School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Watersmeet Township School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Watersmeet Township School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Watersmeet Township School a charter school?
No, Watersmeet Township School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Watersmeet Township School a Title I school?
No, Watersmeet Township School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Watersmeet Township School?
75.5% of students at Watersmeet Township 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 139
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Gogebic County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.7%
- Phone
- (906) 358-4504
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 49969)
- 1,054
- Area median age
- 60.8
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 49969; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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