For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,092 students in Belding Area School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Michigan.
Public Elementary Schools in Belding Area School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,569 Schools
# Students
1,649 Students
958,745 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
58,822 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Belding Area School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 860 school districts in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#493 out of 866 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
81%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.57
# American Indian Students
1 Student
6,642 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
34,516 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
176 Students
84,947 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
178,021 Students
% Black Students
n/a
18%
# White Students
1,396 Students
600,854 Students
% White Students
85%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
806 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
55 Students
52,145 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
156
109,698
# Students in 1st Grade:
123
102,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
99,656
# Students in 3rd Grade:
121
101,773
# Students in 4th Grade:
120
100,967
# Students in 5th Grade:
132
101,600
# Students in 6th Grade:
111
102,989
# Students in 7th Grade:
122
90,259
# Students in 8th Grade:
92
89,362
# Students in 9th Grade:
153
14,798
# Students in 10th Grade:
132
14,661
# Students in 11th Grade:
133
13,690
# Students in 12th Grade:
139
14,308
# Ungraded Students:
-
2,001
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,304 in this school district is less than the state median of $18,370. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,086 is less than the state median of $17,559. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$25,476 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$24,351 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,304
$18,370
Spending / Student
$14,086
$17,559
Best Belding Area School District Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Belding Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
410 Ionia St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4400
Grades: 6-8
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Woodview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
450 Orchard St
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4750
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4750
Grades: 3-5
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ellis Elementary School
Magnet School
100 W Ellis Ave
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Belding, MI 48809
(616) 794-4100
Grades: K-2
| 394 students
Recent Articles
Vouchers for Special Education: Are They a Good Idea?
The article examines the pros and cons of using school vouchers for special education students. It discusses how vouchers can provide more educational options for families but also raises concerns about accountability, funding for public schools, and the implementation of special education laws in private school settings.
What is the Connection Between Home Values and School Performance?
This article explores the relationship between school performance and home values in neighborhoods. It discusses studies showing correlations between school expenditures, ratings, and housing prices, highlighting how this connection affects families' choices and contributes to educational disparities between communities.
September 27, 2024
Understanding RubricsThis article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
