Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Climaxscotts Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 234 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Climax-Scotts Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Scotts, MI, encompassing approximately 61.3 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 10 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Climaxscotts Elementary School's student population of 234 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
234 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Climaxscotts Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Climaxscotts Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1703 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
7%
9%
White
89%
63%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Climaxscotts Elementary School's ranking?
Climaxscotts Elementary School is ranked #1703 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Climaxscotts Elementary School?
234 students attend Climaxscotts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Climaxscotts Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Climaxscotts Elementary School?
Climaxscotts Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Climaxscotts Elementary School offer ?
Climaxscotts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Climaxscotts Elementary School part of?
Climaxscotts Elementary School is part of Climax-Scotts Community Schools.
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