Rb Boyce Elementary School

3550 N State Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 258 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rb Boyce Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rb Boyce Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Rb Boyce Elementary School's student population of 258 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
258 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Rb Boyce 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 Rb Boyce Elementary School is 0.25, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1690 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rb Boyce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rb Boyce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rb Boyce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
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Hispanic
9%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
86%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Rb Boyce Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
50%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rb Boyce Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rb Boyce Elementary School's ranking?
Rb Boyce Elementary School is ranked #1690 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Rb Boyce Elementary School often compared to?
Rb Boyce Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Aa Rather School, Ellis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Rb Boyce Elementary School?
258 students attend Rb Boyce Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Rb Boyce Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rb Boyce Elementary School?
Rb Boyce Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Rb Boyce Elementary School offer ?
Rb Boyce Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rb Boyce Elementary School part of?
Rb Boyce Elementary School is part of Ionia School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 258 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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