Covert Elementary School

35323 M 140 Hwy
Covert, MI 49043

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Tel: (269) 764-3739

www.covertpublicschools.org

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Covert Elementary School serves 173 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Covert Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 173 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Covert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Covert Elementary School's student population of 173 students has grown by 10% over five school years.

The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

173 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

9 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Covert Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Covert Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MI)

Overall Testing Rank

#2618 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤5%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

25-29%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

19:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

61%

Black

15%

18%

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White

17%

65%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.58

0.54

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

46%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Covert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Covert Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Covert Elementary School's ranking?

Covert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Covert Elementary School?

173 students attend Covert Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Covert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Covert Elementary School?

Covert Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Covert Elementary School offer ?

Covert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Covert Elementary School part of?

Covert Elementary School is part of Covert Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 173 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
Minority Enrollment: 83%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education