Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John R Rodger Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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John R Rodger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
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School Overview
John R Rodger Elementary School's student population of 111 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
111 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
John R Rodger Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John R Rodger Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2057 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
45%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%

Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
4%

Hispanic
1%
9%

Black
n/a
18%

White
97%
63%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
50%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is John R Rodger Elementary School's ranking?
John R Rodger Elementary School is ranked #2057 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend John R Rodger Elementary School?
111 students attend John R Rodger Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of John R Rodger Elementary School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John R Rodger Elementary School?
John R Rodger Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does John R Rodger Elementary School offer ?
John R Rodger Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is John R Rodger Elementary School part of?
John R Rodger Elementary School is part of Bellaire School District.
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