Excellent
#349 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 11% in state
Weidman Elementary School
Elementary School · Chippewa Hills School District · Weidman, MI
A Chippewa Hills School District elementary school where students score 48 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3311 NORTH SCHOOL RD, Weidman, MI 48893
- Math 70% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 80% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Weidman Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 75% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
77.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Weidman 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average338/100K
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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
$71,081
Median home value
$171,000
Median rent
$1,475/mo
College educated
22.5%
Homeownership
94%
Poverty rate
15.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48893; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beal City Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| St Joseph the Worker SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K–6 | 3.7 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Barryton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–4 | Not available | 205 | Compare → |
| Mecosta Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–4 | Not available | 252 | 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.
Chippewa Hills School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $15,316NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Weidman Elementary School is listed in Chippewa Hills School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Weidman Elementary School
Weidman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Weidman, MI, part of Chippewa Hills School District, serving approximately 255 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #349 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Weidman Elementary School
What grades does Weidman Elementary School serve?
Weidman Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Weidman Elementary School?
Weidman Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 255 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Weidman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Weidman Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Weidman Elementary School rank in MI?
Weidman Elementary School ranks #349 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Weidman Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Weidman Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Weidman Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Weidman Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Weidman Elementary School a charter school?
No, Weidman Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Weidman Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Weidman Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Weidman Elementary School?
77.3% of students at Weidman 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 255
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Isabella County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (989) 644-3430
- Area population (ZIP 48893)
- 5,660
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 48893; 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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