Belle River Elementary School

Summary:

Belle River Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school located in Marine City, Michigan, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 376 students. The school is part of the East China School District, which is ranked 161 out of 610 school districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Belle River Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (96.28%) compared to the state average and nearby schools like Lottie M Schmidt Elementary School and Great Oaks Elementary School. The school has also experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.7% in 2018-2019 to 28.5% in 2022-2023. Academically, Belle River Elementary School's test scores in English Language Arts and Math are generally higher than the state average but lower than the East China School District average. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 51.67% to 56.65% over the past three years.

When compared to other nearby schools in the Anchor Bay School District and East China School District, Belle River Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly below average in terms of test scores and school rankings. However, the school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with female students outperforming male students. The school's higher spending per student, which has increased from $10,200 in 2019-2020 to $13,077 in 2022-2023, may be a contributing factor to its relatively strong academic performance compared to the state average.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 1601 Chartier Rd
       Marine City, MI  48039-2329


(810) 676-1150

District: East China School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
624th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,077 Help


Students who attend Belle River Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Marine City Middle School
High:    Marine City High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  376

Racial breakdown:

White:
96.3%
Hispanic:
1.9%
African American:
1.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Belle River Elementary School ranks better than 58% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the East China School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.73. (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 (96.3%), Hispanic (1.9%), African American (1.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the East China School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Belle River Elementary School is 17.3, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the East China School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Belle River Elementary School is $13,077. 2 elementary schools in the East China School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Belle River Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Belle River Elementary School 624th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Belle River Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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East China School District:

SchoolDigger ranks East China School District 161st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Belle River Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Belle River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.93 995th 1545 35.6%
2007 50.15 999th 1565 36.2%
2008 44.25 1136th 1577 28.0%
2009 54.61 935th 1589 41.2%
2010 60.18 847th 1552 45.4%
2011 65.98 589th 1552 62.0%
2012 63.07 557th 1566 64.4%
2013 55.68 734th 1563 53.0%
2014 48.68 855th 1533 44.2%
2015 51.64 794th 1580 49.7%
2016 43.35 903rd 1548 41.7%
2017 40.96 856th 1466 41.6%
2018 44.25 882nd 1448 39.1%
2019 38.74 859th 1408 39.0%
2021 24.33 893rd 1153 22.5%
2022 39.05 778th 1344 42.1%
2023 44.29 775th 1470 47.3%
2024 55.73 624th 1486 58.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Belle River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.80 122nd 195 37.4%
2024 37.26 148th 225 34.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Belle River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.60 804th 1397 42.4%
2019 43.96 643rd 1134 43.3%
2021 35.49 519th 749 30.7%
2022 49.61 516th 1099 53.0%
2023 44.67 723rd 1350 46.4%
2024 67.26 328th 1381 76.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Belle River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.92 842nd 1443 41.6%
2019 32.51 814th 1171 30.5%
2021 23.57 733rd 902 18.7%
2022 27.20 844th 1106 23.7%
2023 47.74 636th 1321 51.9%
2024 56.38 526th 1342 60.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Belle River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.37 884th 1446 38.9%
2019 40.32 724th 1196 39.5%
2021 20.44 773rd 915 15.5%
2022 40.49 668th 1139 41.4%
2023 31.09 910th 1334 31.8%
2024 45.25 701st 1347 48.0%
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Rank History for White students at Belle River Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.15 922nd 1253 26.4%
2019 29.04 840th 1128 25.5%
2021 17.10 890th 1005 11.4%
2022 28.03 818th 1102 25.8%
2023 31.37 845th 1198 29.5%
2024 41.95 706th 1204 41.4%
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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 Belle River Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 534 0 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 536
1989 538 0 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 543
1990 469 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 476
1991 485 1 0 4 1 n/a n/a 0 491
1992 489 1 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 497
1993 504 0 0 6 1 n/a n/a 0 511
1994 458 2 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 464
1995 441 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1996 441 1 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1997 420 1 0 3 2 n/a n/a 0 426
1998 411 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 412
1999 398 0 2 0 5 n/a n/a 0 405
2000 397 4 0 0 13 n/a n/a 5 419
2001 380 4 1 0 13 n/a n/a 0 398
2002 435 4 2 3 11 n/a n/a 0 455
2003 435 4 2 3 11 n/a n/a 0 455
2004 439 0 4 4 6 n/a n/a 0 453
2005 353 1 4 6 4 n/a n/a 0 368
2006 336 1 2 0 1 n/a n/a 0 340
2007 329 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
2008 302 2 2 n/a n/a n/a n/a 0 306
2009 280 1 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 284
2010 418 6 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 428
2011 419 0 1 3 1 0 5 0 429
2012 424 0 1 2 2 0 4 0 433
2013 415 1 1 2 2 0 4 0 425
2014 402 1 3 3 2 0 8 0 419
2015 392 1 2 2 1 0 9 0 407
2016 392 4 0 3 1 0 11 0 411
2017 434 8 0 3 2 0 9 0 456
2018 425 6 0 2 2 0 8 0 443
2019 433 4 0 0 2 0 3 0 442
2020 400 7 0 1 2 0 3 0 413
2021 377 7 0 1 2 0 2 0 389
2022 358 6 0 7 0 0 5 0 376
2023 362 5 0 7 0 0 2 0 376

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 Belle River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 n/a n/a n/a
1989 543 n/a n/a 18.2
1990 476 29.0 16.4 16.4
1991 491 n/a n/a n/a
1992 497 n/a n/a 27.6
1993 511 n/a 0.0 24.9
1994 464 25.0 18.6 22.8
1995 447 26.0 17.2 14.8
1996 447 26.0 17.2 14.8
1997 426 24.0 17.8 13.4
1998 412 22.0 18.7 14.8
1999 405 22.0 18.4 16
2000 419 22.5 18.4 24.4
2001 398 26.0 15.3 17.6
2002 455 24.1 18.9 27.5
2003 455 24.1 18.9 27.5
2004 453 19.6 23.1 26.7
2005 368 19.6 18.8 32.9
2006 340 18.5 18.4 32.4
2007 332 17.7 18.8 38
2008 306 16.9 18.1 34.6
2009 284 16.2 17.5 39.8
2010 428 23.1 18.5 51.4
2011 429 24.2 17.7 58
2012 433 22.7 19.0 54.3
2013 425 22.9 18.5 53.9
2014 419 22.8 18.3 58.2
2015 407 22.0 18.5 55
2016 411 23.0 17.8 51.8
2017 456 23.2 19.6 48.7
2018 443 22.0 20.0 54
2019 442 23.4 18.8 48.9
2020 413 25.4 16.2 51.8
2021 389 19.3 20.0 51.7
2022 376 23.1 16.2 56.6
2023 376 21.6 17.3 54.8

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 Belle River Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 536 n/a n/a n/a
1989 543 n/a n/a 18.2
1990 476 29.0 16.4 16.4
1991 491 n/a n/a n/a
1992 497 n/a n/a 27.6
1993 511 n/a 0.0 24.9
1994 464 25.0 18.6 22.8
1995 447 26.0 17.2 14.8
1996 447 26.0 17.2 14.8
1997 426 24.0 17.8 13.4
1998 412 22.0 18.7 14.8
1999 405 22.0 18.4 16
2000 419 22.5 18.4 24.4
2001 398 26.0 15.3 17.6
2002 455 24.1 18.9 27.5
2003 455 24.1 18.9 27.5
2004 453 19.6 23.1 26.7
2005 368 19.6 18.8 32.9
2006 340 18.5 18.4 32.4
2007 332 17.7 18.8 38
2008 306 16.9 18.1 34.6
2009 284 16.2 17.5 39.8
2010 428 23.1 18.5 51.4
2011 429 24.2 17.7 58
2012 433 22.7 19.0 54.3
2013 425 22.9 18.5 53.9
2014 419 22.8 18.3 58.2
2015 407 22.0 18.5 55
2016 411 23.0 17.8 51.8
2017 456 23.2 19.6 48.7
2018 443 22.0 20.0 54
2019 442 23.4 18.8 48.9
2020 413 25.4 16.2 51.8
2021 389 19.3 20.0 51.7
2022 376 23.1 16.2 56.6
2023 376 21.6 17.3 54.8

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 Belle River Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $976 (10.4%) $8,399 (89.6%) $9,375
2020 $1,251 (12.3%) $8,949 (87.7%) $10,200
2021 $1,114 (10.7%) $9,316 (89.3%) $10,429
2022 $1,265 (11.1%) $10,158 (88.9%) $11,423
2023 $2,384 (18.2%) $10,692 (81.8%) $13,077

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Belle River 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 859th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 775th of 1470 Elementary schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Belle River Elementary School)31.334.6
 3.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (East China School District)39.442.4
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Belle River Elementary School)43.343.4
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (East China School District)43.246.2
 3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Belle River Elementary School)36.238
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (East China School District)43.948.1
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Belle River Elementary School)40.625.4
 15.2%
   4th Grade Math (East China School District)40.335.9
 4.4%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Belle River Elementary School)5048.1
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (East China School District)50.250.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Belle River Elementary School)35.428.4
 7%
   5th Grade Math (East China School District)35.133.1
 2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Belle River Elementary School)15.919.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (East China School District)24.621.8
 2.8%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students442376
 14.9%
African American45
 25%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic07
Pacific Islander00
White433362
 16.4%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%54.8%
 5.9%


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Students who attend Belle River Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Marine City Middle School
High : Marine City High School

Belle River Elementary School ranks 624th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 376 students attended Belle River Elementary School.

Students at Belle River Elementary School are 96% White, 2% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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