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:
466th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,409 Help


Students who attend Appleview Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Sparta Middle School
High:    Sparta Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  522

Racial breakdown:

White:
80.7%
Hispanic:
13.8%
African American:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  51.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Appleview Elementary School ranks better than 68.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 66.44. (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 (80.7%), Hispanic (13.8%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 51.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Appleview Elementary School is 15.3. (See more...)
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Finance
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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 466th 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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Hispanic students:
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Sparta Area Schools:

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


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Rank History for Appleview Elementary School

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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 SchoolDigger Rating
2011 70.92 462nd 1552 70.2%
2012 61.72 589th 1566 62.4%
2013 59.15 660th 1563 57.8%
2014 57.15 697th 1533 54.5%
2015 59.57 635th 1580 59.8%
2016 73.21 358th 1548 76.9%
2017 63.89 438th 1466 70.1%
2018 69.91 440th 1448 69.6%
2019 63.41 465th 1408 67.0%
2021 39.82 678th 1153 41.2%
2022 51.64 598th 1344 55.5%
2023 60.07 549th 1470 62.7%
2024 66.44 466th 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 109th 270 59.6%
2024 22.67 147th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.98 63rd 403 84.4%
2023 43.86 112th 195 42.6%
2024 39.96 139th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.32 298th 1397 78.7%
2019 75.48 165th 1134 85.4%
2021 36.41 504th 749 32.7%
2022 53.52 463rd 1099 57.9%
2023 58.14 472nd 1350 65.0%
2024 69.92 300th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.23 530th 1443 63.3%
2019 61.09 423rd 1171 63.9%
2021 29.13 671st 902 25.6%
2022 36.19 700th 1106 36.7%
2023 45.94 664th 1321 49.7%
2024 62.02 432nd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.59 380th 1446 73.7%
2019 58.02 455th 1196 62.0%
2021 42.68 502nd 915 45.1%
2022 57.39 446th 1139 60.8%
2023 65.17 417th 1334 68.7%
2024 61.16 477th 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.90 78th 222 64.9%
2019 83.00 9th 86 89.5%
2021 33.43 21st 30 30.0%
2023 39.65 107th 188 43.1%
2024 36.31 123rd 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 SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.36 419th 1253 66.6%
2019 57.79 452nd 1128 59.9%
2021 38.09 628th 1005 37.5%
2022 43.32 624th 1102 43.4%
2023 53.45 530th 1198 55.8%
2024 61.54 424th 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.

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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
2024 421 14 3 72 3 1 8 0 522

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
2024 522 34.0 15.3 51.9

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
2024 522 34.0 15.3 51.9

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal 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 465th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 549th 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)61.151.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Sparta Area Schools)61.151.6
 9.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Appleview Elementary School)61.456
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Sparta Area Schools)61.456
 5.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Appleview Elementary School)60.847
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Sparta Area Schools)60.847
 13.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Appleview Elementary School)47.647.6
   4th Grade Math (Sparta Area Schools)47.647.6
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Appleview Elementary School)57.549.4
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Sparta Area Schools)57.549.4
 8.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Appleview Elementary School)47.247.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Sparta Area Schools)47.247.4
 0.2%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Appleview Elementary School)9.712.9
 3.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Sparta Area Schools)9.712.9
 3.2%
   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 Students515513
 0.4%
African American813
 62.5%
American Indian03
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic7759
 23.4%
Pacific Islander01
White421431
 2.4%
Two or More Races84
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%47.2%
 9.1%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 522 students attended Appleview Elementary School.

Students at Appleview Elementary School are 81% White, 14% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races.

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

Middle : Sparta Middle School
High : Sparta Senior High School

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


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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