Nottawa Community School

26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Nottawa Community School serves 152 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Nottawa Community School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nottawa Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Nottawa Community School's student population of 152 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Nottawa Community School is ranked within the top 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 Nottawa Community School is 0.04, which is less 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
#1395 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
98%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nottawa Community School's ranking?
Nottawa Community School is ranked #1395 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Nottawa Community School?
152 students attend Nottawa Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Nottawa Community School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nottawa Community School?
Nottawa Community School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nottawa Community School offer ?
Nottawa Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nottawa Community School part of?
Nottawa Community School is part of Nottawa Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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