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#2038 of 3,192 schools in MI
Woodview Elementary School
Elementary School · Belding Area School District · Belding, MI
A Belding Area School District elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
450 ORCHARD ST, Belding, MI 48809
- Math 31% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 32% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Woodview Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Woodview 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated953/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Belding), 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
$67,172
Median home value
$189,900
Median rent
$839/mo
College educated
16.8%
Homeownership
75%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48809; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Community Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| Flat River AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.9 | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 154 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Belding Area School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $15,320NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Woodview Elementary School is listed in Belding Area School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Woodview Elementary School
Woodview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Belding, MI, part of Belding Area School District, serving approximately 348 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,038 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodview Elementary School
What grades does Woodview Elementary School serve?
Woodview Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Woodview Elementary School?
Woodview Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodview Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodview Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Woodview Elementary School rank in MI?
Woodview Elementary School ranks #2,038 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Woodview Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodview Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Woodview Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodview Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Woodview Elementary School a charter school?
No, Woodview Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Woodview Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Woodview Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodview Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Woodview 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Ionia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.9%
- Phone
- (616) 794-4750
- Area population (ZIP 48809)
- 11,292
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 48809; 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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