Is Appleview Elementary School a good school?

Appleview Elementary School ranks 466 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Appleview Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 513 students attended Appleview Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Appleview Elementary School?

Students at Appleview Elementary School are 84% White, 12% Hispanic, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Appleview Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Appleview Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Sparta Middle School High : Sparta Senior High School

Appleview Elementary School

Summary:

Appleview Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sparta, Michigan, serving 513 students in grades 3-5. The school is part of the Sparta Area Schools district, which is ranked 151 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Appleview Elementary consistently performs above the state average on standardized tests, with 5th-grade students outperforming the state in English Language Arts (55.4% vs. 44%), Math (51% vs. 32.6%), Science (52.2% vs. 40.4%), and Social Studies (22.3% vs. 18.9%) in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school has seen an increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 5.1% in 2017-2018 to 10.9% in 2022-2023, which is an area of concern. Appleview's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby Ridgeview Elementary School, but lower than high-performing schools in the Rockford Public Schools district, such as Parkside Elementary and Rockford Spanish Immersion.

Appleview Elementary's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and English Language Learners having lower rankings and proficiency rates compared to their White and overall school peers. On the other hand, the school's Special Education and Low Socioeconomic Status students perform relatively well, with higher rankings and proficiency rates compared to state averages for those subgroups. Addressing the increase in chronic absenteeism and ensuring equitable outcomes for all students will be key focus areas for Appleview Elementary School moving forward.

Detail:

Public 3-5

240 E Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345-1449

(616) 887-1743

District: Sparta Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
466^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $15,409

Students who attend Appleview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Sparta Middle School
High:	Sparta Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

Number of students: 513

Racial breakdown:

White:

84.0%

Hispanic:

11.5%

African American:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Appleview Elementary School ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.44. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (84%), Hispanic (11.5%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Appleview Elementary School is 15.5. (See more...)

Compare Appleview Elementary School employs 33 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Appleview Elementary School is $15,409.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Appleview Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Appleview Elementary School 466^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Appleview Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Sparta Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sparta Area Schools 151^st of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Appleview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2011	70.92	462^nd	1552	70.2%
2012	61.72	589^th	1566	62.4%
2013	59.15	660^th	1563	57.8%
2014	57.15	697^th	1533	54.5%
2015	59.57	635^th	1580	59.8%
2016	73.21	358^th	1548	76.9%
2017	63.89	438^th	1466	70.1%
2018	69.91	440^th	1448	69.6%
2019	63.41	465^th	1408	67.0%
2021	39.82	678^th	1153	41.2%
2022	51.64	598^th	1344	55.5%
2023	60.07	549^th	1470	62.7%
2024	66.44	466^th	1486	68.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Appleview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	55.16	109^th	270	59.6%
2024	22.67	147^th	184	20.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Appleview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	71.98	63^rd	403	84.4%
2023	43.86	112^th	195	42.6%
2024	39.96	139^th	225	38.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Appleview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	71.32	298^th	1397	78.7%
2019	75.48	165^th	1134	85.4%
2021	36.41	504^th	749	32.7%
2022	53.52	463^rd	1099	57.9%
2023	58.14	472^nd	1350	65.0%
2024	69.92	300^th	1381	78.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Appleview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	63.23	530^th	1443	63.3%
2019	61.09	423^rd	1171	63.9%
2021	29.13	671^st	902	25.6%
2022	36.19	700^th	1106	36.7%
2023	45.94	664^th	1321	49.7%
2024	62.02	432^nd	1342	67.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Appleview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	71.59	380^th	1446	73.7%
2019	58.02	455^th	1196	62.0%
2021	42.68	502^nd	915	45.1%
2022	57.39	446^th	1139	60.8%
2023	65.17	417^th	1334	68.7%
2024	61.16	477^th	1347	64.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Appleview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	54.90	78^th	222	64.9%
2019	83.00	9^th	86	89.5%
2021	33.43	21^st	30	30.0%
2023	39.65	107^th	188	43.1%
2024	36.31	123^rd	201	38.8%

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Rank History for White students at Appleview Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	64.36	419^th	1253	66.6%
2019	57.79	452^nd	1128	59.9%
2021	38.09	628^th	1005	37.5%
2022	43.32	624^th	1102	43.4%
2023	53.45	530^th	1198	55.8%
2024	61.54	424^th	1204	64.8%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Appleview Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	499	15	6	56	1	n/a	n/a	2	579
2010	518	14	6	79	0	n/a	n/a	2	619
2011	475	5	2	51	0	1	9	0	543
2012	471	4	1	77	0	1	8	0	562
2013	450	7	4	62	1	0	10	0	534
2014	452	5	3	73	0	0	8	0	541
2015	460	10	1	90	0	0	9	0	570
2016	483	11	5	103	0	0	8	0	610
2017	457	9	5	100	0	0	10	0	581
2018	465	6	4	91	0	0	9	0	575
2019	421	8	1	77	0	0	8	0	515
2020	401	7	4	75	0	0	9	0	496
2021	403	8	4	74	1	0	7	0	497
2022	413	8	3	61	4	1	4	0	494
2023	431	13	2	59	3	1	4	0	513

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 Appleview Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	579	29.0	20.0	43.3
2010	619	32.5	19.0	48.6
2011	543	31.6	17.1	50.1
2012	562	30.9	18.1	48.2
2013	534	30.1	17.6	46.4
2014	541	26.0	20.8	48.1
2015	570	30.0	19.0	50.7
2016	610	32.0	19.0	49.7
2017	581	33.0	17.6	48.7
2018	575	31.0	18.5	50.3
2019	515	29.5	17.4	56.3
2020	496	29.5	16.8	56.5
2021	497	28.0	17.7	50.1
2022	494	29.0	17.0	44.9
2023	513	33.0	15.5	47.2

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 Appleview Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	579	29.0	20.0	43.3
2010	619	32.5	19.0	48.6
2011	543	31.6	17.1	50.1
2012	562	30.9	18.1	48.2
2013	534	30.1	17.6	46.4
2014	541	26.0	20.8	48.1
2015	570	30.0	19.0	50.7
2016	610	32.0	19.0	49.7
2017	581	33.0	17.6	48.7
2018	575	31.0	18.5	50.3
2019	515	29.5	17.4	56.3
2020	496	29.5	16.8	56.5
2021	497	28.0	17.7	50.1
2022	494	29.0	17.0	44.9
2023	513	33.0	15.5	47.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Appleview Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$917 (8.0%)	$10,482 (92.0%)	$11,398
2020	$1,002 (8.6%)	$10,698 (91.4%)	$11,699
2021	$1,171 (9.4%)	$11,324 (90.6%)	$12,495
2022	$1,626 (11.8%)	$12,102 (88.2%)	$13,728
2023	$1,791 (11.6%)	$13,618 (88.4%)	$15,409

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Appleview Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 465^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 549^th of 1470 Elementary schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Appleview Elementary School)	61.1	51.6	9.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sparta Area Schools)	61.1	51.6	9.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Appleview Elementary School)	61.4	56	5.4%
3rd Grade Math (Sparta Area Schools)	61.4	56	5.4%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Appleview Elementary School)	60.8	47	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Sparta Area Schools)	60.8	47	13.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Appleview Elementary School)	47.6	47.6
4th Grade Math (Sparta Area Schools)	47.6	47.6
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Appleview Elementary School)	57.5	49.4	8.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Sparta Area Schools)	57.5	49.4	8.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Appleview Elementary School)	47.2	47.4	0.2%
5th Grade Math (Sparta Area Schools)	47.2	47.4	0.2%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Appleview Elementary School)	9.7	12.9	3.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Sparta Area Schools)	9.7	12.9	3.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	515	513	0.4%
African American	8	13	62.5%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	77	59	23.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	421	431	2.4%
Two or More Races	8	4	50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.3%	47.2%	9.1%

Schools Near Appleview Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				PSAT English Language Arts (2024)	PSAT Mathematics (2024)	M-Step English Language Arts (2024)					M-Step Math (2024)					M-Step Science (2024)		M-Step Social Studies (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Appleview Elementary School	Public	3-5	240 E Spartan Dr	Sparta	49345	Kent County	Sparta Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 887-1743	513	33	15.5	47.2%	431 (84.0%)	13 (2.5%)	59 (11.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.8%)	66.4	466^th of 1486 public elementary schools	68.6%		60.1	549^th of 1470 public elementary schools	62.7%	83			46.4	47.9	55.4			57.5	39.2	51.0			52.2		22.3		$15,409	$1,791	$13,618
Ridgeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	560 W Spartan Dr	Sparta	49345	Kent County	Sparta Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 887-8218	572	36	15.8	50.0%	476 (83.2%)	9 (1.6%)	72 (12.6%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)								(n/a)																	$15,720	$1,770	$13,950
Kent City Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	29 College St	Kent City	49330	Kent County	Kent City Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 678-4181	563	36	15.6	69.8%	447 (79.4%)	2 (0.4%)	105 (18.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.2%)	37.8	891^st of 1486 public elementary schools	40.0%		34.2	931^st of 1470 public elementary schools	36.7%	40			25.0	39.5	40.0			29.8	45.7	36.5			32.6		10.4		$16,264	$2,223	$14,041
Chandler Woods Charter Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	6895 Samrick Ave NE	Belmont	49306	Kent County	Chandler Woods Charter Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(616) 866-6000	773	35	22.1	36.4%	692 (89.5%)	8 (1.0%)	29 (3.8%)	10 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (4.4%)	96.4	30^th of 1486 public elementary schools	98.0%		96.7	28^th of 1470 public elementary schools	98.1%	2	96.2	74.7	75.3	81.0	67.4	79.7	79.2	77.8	88.1	67.4	75.7	66.7	65.1	75.9	50.0	53.2	$10,589	$599	$9,990
Pine Island Elementary	Public	3-5	6101 Pine Island Dr NE	Comstock Park	49321	Kent County	Comstock Park Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 254-5500	403	26	15.3	63.5%	225 (55.8%)	34 (8.4%)	92 (22.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (12.4%)	40.9	834^th of 1486 public elementary schools	43.9%		41.7	824^th of 1470 public elementary schools	43.9%	10			40.2	39.3	39.3			53.3	29.5	27.0			37.8		9.9		$14,946	$2,136	$12,810
Alpine Elementary School	Public	K-5	4730 Baumhoff Ave NW	Comstock Park	49321	Kent County	Kenowa Hills Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 784-0884	350	29	12.1	72.0%	205 (58.6%)	26 (7.4%)	91 (26.0%)	6 (1.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (6.0%)	34.4	945^th of 1486 public elementary schools	36.4%		27.4	1033^rd of 1470 public elementary schools	29.7%	88			21.4	28.8	40.0			32.7	40.4	29.1			32.7				$17,313	$2,311	$15,002
Valley View Elementary School	Public	K-5	405 Summit Ave NE	Rockford	49341	Kent County	Rockford Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(616) 863-6366	631	36	17.4	14.6%	566 (89.7%)	3 (0.5%)	28 (4.4%)	10 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.8%)	97.5	16^th of 1486 public elementary schools	98.9%		96.2	36^th of 1470 public elementary schools	97.6%	20			72.6	82.4	78.2			82.1	79.4	82.7			79.1		45.9		$12,810	$539	$12,271
Belmont Elementary School	Public	K-5	6097 Belmont Ave NE	Belmont	49306	Kent County	Rockford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 863-6362	354	26	13.5	15.5%	309 (87.3%)	1 (0.3%)	26 (7.3%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.7%)	91.6	87^th of 1486 public elementary schools	94.1%		92.3	78^th of 1470 public elementary schools	94.7%	9			61.0	71.4	80.0			69.5	69.6	66.0			70.0		34.0		$13,853	$514	$13,339
Stoney Creek Elementary	Public	K-2	200 Lantern Dr NE	Comstock Park	49321	Kent County	Comstock Park Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 254-5600	420	30	14.0	63.6%	230 (54.8%)	43 (10.2%)	97 (23.1%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (11.2%)								(n/a)																	$14,000	$2,127	$11,873
Parkside Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	156 Lewis St	Rockford	49341	Kent County	Rockford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(616) 863-6360	286	22	12.8	22.0%	244 (85.3%)	4 (1.4%)	18 (6.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.3%)	82.4	222^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	85.1%		89.1	124^th of 1470 public elementary schools	91.6%	98			60.5	60.0	62.7			86.8	64.4	62.7			56.9		21.6		$14,773	$539	$14,234

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