Serving 353 students in grades Kindergarten-1, Michigan Primary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 62%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Ohio state average of 63%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Ohio state average of 35% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 353 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Math Proficiency: 35-39%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24%
- Attendance Zone: Michigan Primary School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Ashtabula, OH, encompassing approximately 61.5 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 3.1 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.5 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Michigan Primary School's student population of 353 students has grown by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
353 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Michigan Primary School is 0.69, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)35-39%
62%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Hispanic
25%
8%
Black
9%
17%
White
45%
65%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
20%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.1%
30.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Michigan Primary School often compared to?
Michigan Primary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ontario Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 62% OH state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% OH state average).
How many students attend Michigan Primary School?
353 students attend Michigan Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Michigan Primary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Michigan Primary School?
Michigan Primary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Michigan Primary School offer ?
Michigan Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Michigan Primary School part of?
Michigan Primary School is part of Ashtabula Area City School District.
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