Serving 256 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Mecosta Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mecosta Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire Mecosta school district, encompassing approximately 368.2 square miles around the city of Mecosta, MI. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located nearly 20 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mecosta Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mecosta Elementary School's student population of 256 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
256 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Rankings
Mecosta Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mecosta Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#318 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mecosta Elementary School's ranking?
Mecosta Elementary School is ranked #318 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Mecosta Elementary School often compared to?
Mecosta Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakes Elementary School, Morley Stanwood Elementary School, Brookside Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mecosta Elementary School?
256 students attend Mecosta Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mecosta Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mecosta Elementary School?
Mecosta Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Mecosta Elementary School offer ?
Mecosta Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Mecosta Elementary School part of?
Mecosta Elementary School is part of Chippewa Hills School District.
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