Chassell K12 School

Summary:

Chassell K12 School is an alternative public magnet school located in Chassell, Michigan, serving grades PK-12 with a student population of 197. The school has a predominantly white student population, with around 93% of students identifying as white, and a significant Native American student population of around 1.5% to 2.5%.

Chassell K12 School faces several challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has had fluctuating four-year graduation rates, ranging from a low of 54.5% in 2021-2022 to a high of 82.6% in 2018-2019, with the most recent rate in 2022-2023 at 77.7%, which is lower than the state average. The school has also experienced varying dropout rates, from a low of 0.0% in 2018-2019 to a high of 13.6% in 2021-2022, with the most recent rate in 2022-2023 at 5.5%, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, Chassell K12 School has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 12.1% in 2019-2020 to 22.0% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average. The school's test scores, as measured by the M-Step and PSAT assessments, are generally lower than the state and district averages across various grade levels and subject areas.

When compared to nearby schools, such as LAnse Area School, Baraga School, Lake Linden-Hubbell Schools, and Dollar Bay-Tamarack City Area K12 School, Chassell K12 School generally performs worse in terms of graduation rates, test scores, and other key metrics. The school's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 38.58% to 48.28% in recent years, suggests that the school serves a population with greater economic challenges, which may impact student learning and achievement. While Chassell K12 School faces significant challenges, the school has shown some strengths, and with targeted interventions and a focus on addressing the key areas of concern, the school may be able to improve its overall academic and student outcomes.


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Public, Magnet, Alternative PK, KG-12

 41585 Us Highway 41
       Chassell, MI  49916


(906) 483-2132

District: Chassell Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1067th of 1,486 Michigan Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,507 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  197

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.9%
Two or more races:
3.6%
American Indian:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  38.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Chassell K12 School ranks worse than 71.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chassell K12 School ranks better than 59.3% of middle schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.87. (See more...)
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Compare Details Chassell K12 School ranks better than 66.9% of high schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.13. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Chassell K12 School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (92.9%), two or more races (3.6%), American Indian (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 38.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chassell K12 School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chassell K12 School is $14,507.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chassell K12 School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chassell K12 School 1067th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Chassell K12 School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chassell K12 School 365th of 897 Michigan public middle schools. (See Chassell K12 School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Chassell K12 School 246th of 743 Michigan public high schools. (See Chassell K12 School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Chassell K12 School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 75.97 272nd 1545 82.4%
2007 74.61 320th 1565 79.6%
2008 81.10 170th 1577 89.2%
2009 80.06 201st 1589 87.4%
2010 65.41 677th 1552 56.4%
2011 68.52 517th 1552 66.7%
2012 59.96 630th 1566 59.8%
2013 54.12 761st 1563 51.3%
2014 53.02 778th 1533 49.2%
2015 43.62 937th 1580 40.7%
2016 63.24 542nd 1548 65.0%
2017 54.35 605th 1466 58.7%
2018 60.42 608th 1448 58.0%
2019 65.28 437th 1408 69.0%
2021 45.62 578th 1153 49.9%
2023 32.44 959th 1470 34.8%
2024 27.10 1067th 1486 28.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.97 806th 1381 41.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.08 797th 1443 44.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.86 985th 1446 31.9%
2024 27.94 957th 1347 29.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.79 641st 1253 48.8%
2019 46.89 595th 1128 47.3%
2023 26.06 921st 1198 23.1%
2024 18.18 1047th 1204 13.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Chassell K12 School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.94 303rd 806 62.4%
2007 69.85 263rd 823 68.0%
2008 85.28 53rd 839 93.7%
2009 86.62 39th 847 95.4%
2010 82.16 80th 851 90.6%
2011 80.18 114th 858 86.7%
2012 69.99 241st 900 73.2%
2013 63.78 300th 919 67.4%
2014 63.92 308th 921 66.6%
2015 54.55 399th 919 56.6%
2016 60.63 323rd 894 63.9%
2017 64.36 232nd 821 71.7%
2018 58.22 362nd 838 56.8%
2019 48.75 376th 792 52.5%
2023 72.66 184th 883 79.2%
2024 52.87 365th 897 59.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.63 169th 836 79.8%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.77 288th 794 63.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.07 384th 678 43.4%
2019 33.11 419th 624 32.9%
2023 62.02 217th 688 68.5%
2024 39.94 396th 701 43.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 65.47 284th 705 59.7%
2007 85.25 75th 767 90.2%
2008 87.83 67th 750 91.1%
2009 70.52 261st 754 65.4%
2010 72.62 237th 765 69.0%
2011 81.06 122nd 784 84.4%
2012 83.87 102nd 773 86.8%
2013 91.59 48th 805 94.0%
2014 71.05 211th 799 73.6%
2015 57.99 360th 832 56.7%
2016 88.02 76th 852 91.1%
2017 69.36 208th 835 75.1%
2018 77.67 164th 824 80.1%
2019 34.89 439th 666 34.1%
2021 54.86 217th 561 61.3%
2024 62.13 246th 743 66.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.86 54th 755 92.8%
2024 73.00 124th 654 81.0%
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Rank History for high school Female students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.86 227th 710 68.0%
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Rank History for high school Male students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.62 133rd 707 81.2%
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Rank History for high school White students at Chassell K12 School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.32 196th 708 72.3%
2019 20.52 482nd 582 17.2%
2021 44.87 264th 516 48.8%
2024 57.59 230th 638 63.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Chassell K12 School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 117 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 126
1989 116 0 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 126
1990 118 0 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 129
1991 117 0 0 0 9 n/a n/a 0 126
1992 141 0 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 148
1993 333 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 334
1994 339 0 1 0 8 n/a n/a 0 348
1995 347 0 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 355
1996 347 0 1 0 7 n/a n/a 0 355
1997 348 0 0 1 8 n/a n/a 0 357
1998 315 0 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 312 0 0 1 16 n/a n/a 0 329
2000 300 1 0 0 25 n/a n/a 0 326
2001 323 0 0 1 9 n/a n/a 0 333
2002 326 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2003 326 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 326
2004 316 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2005 314 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 314
2006 273 0 0 1 10 n/a n/a 0 284
2007 276 0 0 1 5 n/a n/a 0 282
2008 259 n/a 1 2 4 n/a n/a 0 266
2009 279 0 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 283
2010 266 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 2 270
2011 268 3 1 1 0 0 2 0 275
2012 245 1 1 1 3 1 3 0 255
2013 255 6 1 0 4 1 1 0 268
2014 245 6 1 0 3 1 1 0 257
2015 250 8 1 0 0 1 0 0 260
2016 243 10 1 2 0 1 1 0 258
2017 245 6 2 0 0 1 1 0 255
2018 241 4 1 3 0 1 0 0 250
2019 254 4 1 2 0 1 1 0 263
2020 234 2 2 2 1 0 7 0 248
2021 223 1 0 2 2 0 8 0 236
2022 190 0 0 3 3 0 7 0 203
2023 183 0 0 2 5 0 7 0 197

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chassell K12 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 126 n/a n/a n/a
1989 126 n/a n/a 0
1990 129 10.0 12.9 0
1991 126 n/a n/a n/a
1992 148 n/a n/a 4.1
1993 334 n/a 0.0 41
1994 348 16.0 21.8 26.4
1995 355 16.8 21.1 29
1996 355 16.8 21.1 29
1997 357 17.0 21.0 21.6
1998 325 18.0 18.1 19.7
1999 329 19.0 17.3 27.4
2000 326 19.5 16.7 40.8
2001 333 19.2 17.3 38.4
2002 326 21.0 15.5 42.3
2003 326 21.0 15.5 42.3
2004 316 20.0 15.8 46.2
2005 314 19.8 15.9 49.7
2006 284 16.3 17.4 47.5
2007 282 16.6 17.0 51.8
2008 266 17.8 14.9 53.8
2009 283 17.7 16.0 56.2
2010 270 15.4 17.4 53
2011 275 15.1 18.1 49.1
2012 255 16.4 15.4 50.2
2013 268 16.4 16.2 47.8
2014 257 16.4 15.6 42.8
2015 260 16.0 16.2 46.9
2016 258 16.0 16.1 47.7
2017 255 16.0 15.9 43.5
2018 250 16.8 14.8 46.8
2019 263 17.5 14.9 35.7
2020 248 16.1 15.3 42.3
2021 236 16.3 14.4 47.5
2022 203 14.9 13.5 48.3
2023 197 16.1 12.1 38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chassell K12 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 126 n/a n/a n/a
1989 126 n/a n/a 0
1990 129 10.0 12.9 0
1991 126 n/a n/a n/a
1992 148 n/a n/a 4.1
1993 334 n/a 0.0 41
1994 348 16.0 21.8 26.4
1995 355 16.8 21.1 29
1996 355 16.8 21.1 29
1997 357 17.0 21.0 21.6
1998 325 18.0 18.1 19.7
1999 329 19.0 17.3 27.4
2000 326 19.5 16.7 40.8
2001 333 19.2 17.3 38.4
2002 326 21.0 15.5 42.3
2003 326 21.0 15.5 42.3
2004 316 20.0 15.8 46.2
2005 314 19.8 15.9 49.7
2006 284 16.3 17.4 47.5
2007 282 16.6 17.0 51.8
2008 266 17.8 14.9 53.8
2009 283 17.7 16.0 56.2
2010 270 15.4 17.4 53
2011 275 15.1 18.1 49.1
2012 255 16.4 15.4 50.2
2013 268 16.4 16.2 47.8
2014 257 16.4 15.6 42.8
2015 260 16.0 16.2 46.9
2016 258 16.0 16.1 47.7
2017 255 16.0 15.9 43.5
2018 250 16.8 14.8 46.8
2019 263 17.5 14.9 35.7
2020 248 16.1 15.3 42.3
2021 236 16.3 14.4 47.5
2022 203 14.9 13.5 48.3
2023 197 16.1 12.1 38.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Chassell K12 School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $522 (5.9%) $8,262 (94.1%) $8,783
2020 $493 (5.2%) $8,921 (94.8%) $9,414
2021 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2022 $1,439 (10.3%) $12,502 (89.7%) $13,941
2023 $1,633 (11.3%) $12,874 (88.7%) $14,507

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chassell K12 School

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Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 437th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 959th of 1470 Elementary schools
 34.2%
Ranks 376th of 792 Middle schoolsRanks 184th of 883 Middle schools
 26.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chassell K12 School)7516.7
 58.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chassell Township School District)7516.7
 58.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Chassell K12 School)68.850
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Chassell Township School District)68.850
 18.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Chassell K12 School)54.519.1
 35.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Chassell Township School District)54.519.1
 35.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Chassell K12 School)36.414.3
 22.1%
   5th Grade Math (Chassell Township School District)36.414.3
 22.1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Chassell K12 School)31.814.3
 17.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Chassell Township School District)31.814.3
 17.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Chassell K12 School)31.860
 28.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Chassell Township School District)31.860
 28.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Chassell K12 School)6576.9
 11.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Chassell Township School District)6576.9
 11.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)61.959.7
 2.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chassell K12 School)4038.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Chassell Township School District)4038.5
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Michigan)41.436.3
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students263197
 25.1%
African American40
 100%
American Indian05
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic22
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White254183
 28%
Two or More Races17
 600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.7%38.6%
 2.8%


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Students at Chassell K12 School are 93% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 197 students attended Chassell K12 School.

Chassell K12 School ranks 1067th of 1486 Michigan alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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