Central School

Summary:

Central School is an elementary school located in Vassar, Michigan, serving 335 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Millington Community Schools district, which is ranked 423 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Central School faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates, below-average academic performance, and equity concerns across student subgroups. The school's chronic absenteeism rate has risen sharply from 10.9% in 2018-2019 to 52.7% in 2021-2022, significantly higher than the state average and nearby schools like Meachum Elementary (17.5%) and North Elementary (14.8%). Academically, Central School's M-Step test scores in English Language Arts (32.4%) and Math (42.6%) for 3rd-grade students are lower than the state averages of 39.6% and 43.4%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Michigan elementary schools, with a 1 or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Interestingly, Central School's performance varies significantly across different student subgroups. For instance, the ranking for female students (954 out of 1342) is lower than the ranking for male students (826 out of 1347), and the ranking for white students (966 out of 1204) is lower than the ranking for low socioeconomic status students (630 out of 1381). These disparities suggest that the school may need to focus on addressing equity issues and ensuring that all students have access to the resources and support they need to succeed. By learning from the practices of nearby higher-performing schools, such as Meachum Elementary and North Elementary, and implementing targeted interventions, Central School can work towards improving student outcomes and providing a more equitable educational experience for all its students.


Detail:

Public K-5

 425 Division St
       Vassar, MI  48768


(989) 823-8566

District: Vassar Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
899th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,822 Help


Students who attend Central School usually attend:

High:    Vassar Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.5 Help
Number of students:  371

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.2%
Hispanic:
4.0%
African American:
2.7%
more

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.9% Help


 See top rated Michigan elementary schools

 Compare Central School to nearby elementary schools!

Performance Trends
Help
Compare Details Central School ranks worse than 60.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
Help
Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.27. (See more...)
Help
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
Help
Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (89.2%), Hispanic (4%), African American (2.7%). (See more...)
Help
Compare Details 74.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
Help
Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Central School is 17.5. (See more...)
Help
Compare Central School employs 21.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
Help
Compare Details The average total spent per student at Central School is $18,822.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Central School:

SchoolDigger ranks Central School 899th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Central School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
White students:


Vassar Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Vassar Public Schools 423rd of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


What do you think?

Your rating for Central School?

Rank History for Central School

Help
Compare

Rank History for all students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 32.82 1277th 1545 17.3%
2007 43.73 1125th 1565 28.1%
2008 51.58 1005th 1577 36.3%
2009 60.65 787th 1589 50.5%
2010 55.82 944th 1552 39.2%
2011 60.86 759th 1552 51.1%
2012 56.88 695th 1566 55.6%
2013 43.61 961st 1563 38.5%
2014 47.93 864th 1533 43.6%
2015 48.07 867th 1580 45.1%
2016 46.14 850th 1548 45.1%
2017 38.08 903rd 1466 38.4%
2018 32.56 1041st 1448 28.1%
2019 23.43 1075th 1408 23.7%
2021 15.11 1017th 1153 11.8%
2022 24.94 997th 1344 25.8%
2023 27.87 1024th 1470 30.3%
2024 37.27 899th 1486 39.5%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.46 320th 403 20.6%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.32 968th 1397 30.7%
2019 26.11 895th 1134 21.1%
2021 20.81 658th 749 12.1%
2022 35.86 723rd 1099 34.2%
2023 40.44 795th 1350 41.1%
2024 50.29 630th 1381 54.4%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.06 958th 1443 33.6%
2019 20.98 968th 1171 17.3%
2021 18.15 798th 902 11.5%
2022 34.96 720th 1106 34.9%
2023 30.50 899th 1321 31.9%
2024 29.67 954th 1342 28.9%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.51 1061st 1446 26.6%
2019 20.40 997th 1196 16.6%
2021 14.12 837th 915 8.5%
2022 19.42 944th 1139 17.1%
2023 22.48 1030th 1334 22.8%
2024 37.22 826th 1347 38.7%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for White students at Central School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.56 1039th 1253 17.1%
2019 17.77 994th 1128 11.9%
2021 11.64 951st 1005 5.4%
2022 16.82 962nd 1102 12.7%
2023 16.84 1045th 1198 12.8%
2024 23.21 966th 1204 19.8%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Central School Test Scores
Tests: 
  
Grades: 
  
Years: 
  
Group by: 
District Scores:
State Scores:    
  
Subgroup: 





Data source: Michigan Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for Central School.

If you have first-hand knowledge about Central School, submit a rating!


Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!


Enrollment information for Central School

Help
Compare
Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 478 5 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1989 483 8 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1990 478 11 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 500
1991 505 13 0 20 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1992 496 11 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1993 508 11 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 526
1994 509 16 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 458 14 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1996 458 14 0 19 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1997 499 10 0 19 1 n/a n/a 0 529
1998 509 6 0 15 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1999 501 9 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2000 503 11 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2001 526 12 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 547
2002 467 20 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 467 20 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 456 13 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 474
2005 440 12 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2006 417 18 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 443
2007 391 17 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 416
2008 372 14 n/a 9 n/a n/a n/a 0 395
2009 344 12 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2010 354 16 0 14 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2011 339 19 0 18 0 1 0 0 377
2012 349 16 0 17 1 0 2 0 385
2013 380 11 1 18 2 1 4 0 417
2014 360 14 1 19 5 2 3 0 404
2015 382 10 1 19 4 4 5 0 425
2016 344 9 0 25 2 2 9 0 391
2017 361 8 0 24 2 3 8 0 406
2018 354 6 0 26 1 3 7 0 397
2019 346 11 1 22 0 1 9 0 390
2020 349 7 0 22 2 0 9 0 389
2021 335 7 0 16 3 0 8 0 369
2022 327 9 1 10 5 0 11 0 363
2023 309 4 1 8 5 0 8 0 335
2024 331 10 2 15 4 0 9 0 371

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 Central School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 n/a n/a n/a
1989 501 n/a n/a 23.4
1990 500 30.0 16.6 22.2
1991 538 n/a n/a n/a
1992 521 n/a n/a 30.9
1993 526 n/a 0.0 35.7
1994 538 24.5 22.0 30.1
1995 491 26.0 18.9 28.7
1996 491 26.0 18.9 28.7
1997 529 28.0 18.9 31.9
1998 531 27.0 19.7 30.3
1999 517 30.0 17.2 28
2000 520 26.0 20.0 40
2001 547 32.0 17.1 36.7
2002 492 n/a n/a 40.9
2003 492 n/a n/a 40.9
2004 474 22.0 21.5 40.3
2005 458 30.4 15.1 43.9
2006 443 29.4 15.1 45.6
2007 416 27.0 15.4 52.2
2008 395 26.5 14.9 55.7
2009 366 24.1 15.2 56.3
2010 384 23.5 16.3 60.7
2011 377 22.1 17.0 61.8
2012 385 18.7 20.5 58.2
2013 417 20.0 20.8 65
2014 404 20.8 19.3 68.8
2015 425 22.0 19.3 66.8
2016 391 23.0 17.0 66.5
2017 406 23.2 17.4 70.2
2018 397 24.5 16.1 70
2019 390 25.2 15.4 76.2
2020 389 25.7 15.1 77.1
2021 369 27.0 13.6 79.7
2022 363 24.1 15.0 79.1
2023 335 23.1 14.4 73.4
2024 371 21.1 17.5 74.9

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 Central School

Help
Compare
Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 497 n/a n/a n/a
1989 501 n/a n/a 23.4
1990 500 30.0 16.6 22.2
1991 538 n/a n/a n/a
1992 521 n/a n/a 30.9
1993 526 n/a 0.0 35.7
1994 538 24.5 22.0 30.1
1995 491 26.0 18.9 28.7
1996 491 26.0 18.9 28.7
1997 529 28.0 18.9 31.9
1998 531 27.0 19.7 30.3
1999 517 30.0 17.2 28
2000 520 26.0 20.0 40
2001 547 32.0 17.1 36.7
2002 492 n/a n/a 40.9
2003 492 n/a n/a 40.9
2004 474 22.0 21.5 40.3
2005 458 30.4 15.1 43.9
2006 443 29.4 15.1 45.6
2007 416 27.0 15.4 52.2
2008 395 26.5 14.9 55.7
2009 366 24.1 15.2 56.3
2010 384 23.5 16.3 60.7
2011 377 22.1 17.0 61.8
2012 385 18.7 20.5 58.2
2013 417 20.0 20.8 65
2014 404 20.8 19.3 68.8
2015 425 22.0 19.3 66.8
2016 391 23.0 17.0 66.5
2017 406 23.2 17.4 70.2
2018 397 24.5 16.1 70
2019 390 25.2 15.4 76.2
2020 389 25.7 15.1 77.1
2021 369 27.0 13.6 79.7
2022 363 24.1 15.0 79.1
2023 335 23.1 14.4 73.4
2024 371 21.1 17.5 74.9

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 Central School

Help

YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,096 (17.6%) $9,781 (82.4%) $11,877
2020 $2,228 (17.9%) $10,216 (82.1%) $12,444
2021 $2,975 (21.2%) $11,028 (78.7%) $14,004
2022 $2,605 (17.2%) $12,576 (82.8%) $15,181
2023 $4,317 (22.9%) $14,505 (77.1%) $18,822

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Central 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 1075th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1024th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Central School)26.827.8
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Vassar Public Schools)26.827.8
 1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Central School)28.626.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Vassar Public Schools)28.626.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)35.341
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Vassar Public Schools)35.341
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Central School)41.237.7
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Vassar Public Schools)41.237.7
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Central School)36.126.1
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Vassar Public Schools)36.126.1
 10%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Central School)19.720
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Vassar Public Schools)19.720
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Central School)8.26.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Vassar Public Schools)8.26.5
 1.7%
   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 Students390335
 14.1%
African American114
 63.6%
American Indian05
Asian11
Hispanic228
 63.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White346309
 10.7%
Two or More Races98
 11.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients76.2%73.4%
 2.7%


Schools Near Central School









Frequently Asked Questions about Central School

In the 2023-24 school year, 371 students attended Central School.

Students who attend Central School usually go on to attend:

High : Vassar Senior High School

Central School ranks 899th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Central School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


Rate Central School!



Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for Central School!




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

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





Diagnostics

None retrieved from Database in 94 milliseconds.