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Mecosta Elementary School

Summary:

Mecosta Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-4 in the Chippewa Hills School District, with a student population of 228 located in Mecosta, Michigan. Over the past several years, the school has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking, ranging from a low of 1 star out of 5 to a high of 4 stars out of 5 in the most recent 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.

One key differentiator for Mecosta Elementary is its significantly higher percentage of white students (89.04% in 2022-2023) compared to the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 19.9% in 2018-2019 to 32.5% in 2022-2023. However, Mecosta Elementary has consistently ranked in the top 5-25% of Michigan elementary schools for its performance with low socioeconomic status students, indicating effective support for this population. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Math have generally outperformed the state and district averages, particularly in recent years.

When compared to nearby schools, Mecosta Elementary's performance is generally stronger than Barryton Elementary School, but lags behind the higher-performing Weidman Elementary School, which is also part of the Chippewa Hills School District. This suggests that Mecosta Elementary may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of its higher-performing counterpart. Overall, Mecosta Elementary School has demonstrated some strengths, particularly in its academic performance and support for economically disadvantaged students, but also faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates and fluctuating statewide rankings, that will require focused attention and improvement efforts.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 555 W Main St
       Mecosta, MI  49332-9698

(231) 972-7477

District: Chippewa Hills School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
387th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools


Students who attend Mecosta Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Chippewa Hills Middle School
High:    Chippewa Hills High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.0 Help
Number of students:  252

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.1%
Two or more races:
6.0%
Hispanic:
3.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mecosta Elementary School ranks better than 74% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Chippewa Hills School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.2. (See more...)
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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 (90.1%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (3.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chippewa Hills School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mecosta Elementary School is 18, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Chippewa Hills School District! (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mecosta Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mecosta Elementary School 387th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mecosta Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chippewa Hills School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Chippewa Hills School District 238th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mecosta Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mecosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 63.36 633rd 1545 59.0%
2007 49.33 1020th 1565 34.8%
2008 50.45 1023rd 1577 35.1%
2009 50.80 1042nd 1589 34.4%
2010 77.54 229th 1552 85.2%
2011 70.96 461st 1552 70.3%
2012 72.84 393rd 1566 74.9%
2013 61.44 602nd 1563 61.5%
2014 62.36 592nd 1533 61.4%
2015 62.84 564th 1580 64.3%
2016 30.24 1105th 1548 28.6%
2017 51.44 658th 1466 55.1%
2018 53.95 723rd 1448 50.1%
2019 47.05 721st 1408 48.8%
2021 60.60 388th 1153 66.3%
2022 76.37 259th 1344 80.7%
2023 87.07 150th 1470 89.8%
2024 71.20 387th 1486 74.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mecosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.38 481st 1397 65.6%
2019 73.64 187th 1134 83.5%
2021 77.96 89th 749 88.1%
2022 85.52 57th 1099 94.8%
2023 94.47 25th 1350 98.1%
2024 84.59 109th 1381 92.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Mecosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.87 538th 1443 62.7%
2019 43.82 664th 1171 43.3%
2022 70.11 265th 1106 76.0%
2023 88.24 89th 1321 93.3%
2024 62.05 429th 1342 68.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mecosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.06 870th 1446 39.8%
2019 40.26 727th 1196 39.2%
2022 75.68 233rd 1139 79.5%
2023 78.50 235th 1334 82.4%
2024 72.90 315th 1347 76.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mecosta Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.59 839th 1253 33.0%
2019 31.00 813th 1128 27.9%
2021 59.25 362nd 1005 64.0%
2022 66.85 327th 1102 70.3%
2023 79.94 199th 1198 83.4%
2024 64.44 388th 1204 67.8%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mecosta Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 300 22 0 0 121 n/a n/a -1 442
1989 348 3 1 0 101 n/a n/a -2 451
1990 347 4 0 3 95 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 375 2 0 3 105 n/a n/a 0 485
1992 347 3 0 0 134 n/a n/a 0 484
1993 369 3 0 1 126 n/a n/a 0 499
1994 411 5 0 2 97 n/a n/a 0 515
1995 417 4 0 0 106 n/a n/a 0 527
1996 417 4 0 0 106 n/a n/a 0 527
1997 444 2 0 0 80 n/a n/a 0 526
1998 442 4 0 0 81 n/a n/a 0 527
1999 402 12 0 0 90 n/a n/a 0 504
2000 447 0 0 0 79 n/a n/a 0 526
2001 418 2 0 0 83 n/a n/a 0 503
2002 189 4 0 0 63 n/a n/a 0 256
2003 189 4 0 0 63 n/a n/a 0 256
2004 235 11 2 3 43 n/a n/a 0 294
2005 237 9 1 0 34 n/a n/a 0 281
2006 219 10 2 1 27 n/a n/a 0 259
2007 249 18 2 0 18 n/a n/a 0 287
2008 212 14 2 1 14 n/a n/a 0 243
2009 209 14 0 1 16 n/a n/a 0 240
2010 214 11 0 3 15 n/a n/a 0 243
2011 235 9 0 4 8 0 14 0 270
2012 242 8 0 5 8 0 12 0 275
2013 235 3 0 7 5 0 16 0 266
2014 249 3 0 12 5 0 19 0 288
2015 236 2 0 10 1 0 24 0 273
2016 222 2 0 7 3 0 19 0 253
2017 217 3 0 4 4 0 23 0 251
2018 201 4 0 9 3 0 19 0 236
2019 184 3 0 6 2 0 15 0 210
2020 190 3 0 7 4 0 19 0 223
2021 186 1 0 6 4 0 11 0 208
2022 199 1 0 11 2 0 17 0 230
2023 203 0 0 9 2 0 14 0 228
2024 227 0 0 9 1 0 15 0 252

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 Mecosta Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 n/a n/a n/a
1989 451 n/a n/a 37.3
1990 449 22.0 20.4 41.4
1991 485 n/a n/a n/a
1992 484 n/a n/a n/a
1993 499 n/a 0.0 0
1994 515 24.1 21.4 32.6
1995 527 25.8 20.4 43.1
1996 527 25.8 20.4 43.1
1997 526 26.0 20.2 46.8
1998 527 26.0 20.3 45.7
1999 504 27.0 18.7 40.7
2000 526 27.5 19.1 54.8
2001 503 27.5 18.3 54.9
2002 256 16.9 15.1 87.5
2003 256 16.9 15.1 87.5
2004 294 18.0 16.3 68.7
2005 281 17.5 16.1 60.5
2006 259 16.0 16.2 66.8
2007 287 15.0 19.1 50.2
2008 243 14.5 16.8 58.4
2009 240 14.0 17.1 61.3
2010 243 15.0 16.2 62.1
2011 270 17.3 15.5 66.3
2012 275 15.3 17.9 66.2
2013 266 14.8 17.9 65
2014 288 13.3 21.6 61.5
2015 273 14.0 19.5 35.9
2016 253 15.0 16.8 60.5
2017 251 12.5 20.0 57.8
2018 236 12.0 19.6 67.4
2019 210 14.0 15.0 54.3
2020 223 13.0 17.1 60.5
2021 208 12.0 17.3 66.8
2022 230 13.0 17.6 64.3
2023 228 12.9 17.5 65.8
2024 252 13.9 18.0 68.3

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 Mecosta Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 n/a n/a n/a
1989 451 n/a n/a 37.3
1990 449 22.0 20.4 41.4
1991 485 n/a n/a n/a
1992 484 n/a n/a n/a
1993 499 n/a 0.0 0
1994 515 24.1 21.4 32.6
1995 527 25.8 20.4 43.1
1996 527 25.8 20.4 43.1
1997 526 26.0 20.2 46.8
1998 527 26.0 20.3 45.7
1999 504 27.0 18.7 40.7
2000 526 27.5 19.1 54.8
2001 503 27.5 18.3 54.9
2002 256 16.9 15.1 87.5
2003 256 16.9 15.1 87.5
2004 294 18.0 16.3 68.7
2005 281 17.5 16.1 60.5
2006 259 16.0 16.2 66.8
2007 287 15.0 19.1 50.2
2008 243 14.5 16.8 58.4
2009 240 14.0 17.1 61.3
2010 243 15.0 16.2 62.1
2011 270 17.3 15.5 66.3
2012 275 15.3 17.9 66.2
2013 266 14.8 17.9 65
2014 288 13.3 21.6 61.5
2015 273 14.0 19.5 35.9
2016 253 15.0 16.8 60.5
2017 251 12.5 20.0 57.8
2018 236 12.0 19.6 67.4
2019 210 14.0 15.0 54.3
2020 223 13.0 17.1 60.5
2021 208 12.0 17.3 66.8
2022 230 13.0 17.6 64.3
2023 228 12.9 17.5 65.8
2024 252 13.9 18.0 68.3

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 Mecosta Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,913 (16.2%) $9,872 (83.8%) $11,785
2020 $1,193 (10.5%) $10,155 (89.5%) $11,348
2021 $1,736 (15.1%) $9,764 (84.9%) $11,500
2022 $3,029 (25.0%) $9,082 (75.0%) $12,110
2023 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Mecosta Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 721st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 150th of 1470 Elementary schools
 41%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mecosta Elementary School)43.867.5
 23.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Hills School District)61.962.1
 0.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Mecosta Elementary School)43.860
 16.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Chippewa Hills School District)56.754
 2.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mecosta Elementary School)5068.2
 18.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Chippewa Hills School District)45.162.3
 17.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Mecosta Elementary School)41.263.6
 22.4%
   4th Grade Math (Chippewa Hills School District)37.257.4
 20.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students210228
 8.6%
African American30
 100%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic69
 50%
Pacific Islander00
White184203
 10.3%
Two or More Races1514
 6.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients54.3%65.8%
 11.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Mecosta Elementary School

Mecosta Elementary School ranks 387th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 252 students attended Mecosta Elementary School.

Students at Mecosta Elementary School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Students who attend Mecosta Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Chippewa Hills Middle School
High : Chippewa Hills High School


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