C+
Average
65/100

Sam Adams Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 114 DEPOT ST, Cassopolis, MI 49031
Overall
C+
65/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 21st percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.39 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 72nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

65
Repit Score
out of 100
370
Students
enrolled
15.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%21/1002.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%72/100Students gain 1.39 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.89 in 2009–19; 97th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 69% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −16 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency23% (−23 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency21% (−15 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White27%22%reading -28 pts, math -29 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -15 pts, math -8 pts12th percentile (list)
Multiracial27%32%reading -16 pts, math -4 pts26th percentile (list)
Low-income22%17%reading -14 pts, math -14 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 114 DEPOT ST
City Cassopolis
ZIP Code 49031
District 2608430
NCES School ID 260843004398
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49031

Understanding the community around Sam Adams Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,500
Per Capita Income $36,531
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.6%
High School or Higher 90.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $196,500
Median Rent $796
Owner-Occupied 76.7%
Renter-Occupied 23.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sam Adams Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.2%
Two or More Races 20.5%
Hispanic/Latino 7.6%
Black 7.0%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 370
Teachers (FTE) 23.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sam Adams Elementary School?
Sam Adams Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 65 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sam Adams Elementary School?
Sam Adams Elementary School has 370 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1.
What grades does Sam Adams Elementary School serve?
Sam Adams Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sam Adams Elementary School receive per student?
Sam Adams Elementary School receives $14,696 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sam Adams Elementary School in 49031 ▼
Avg Home Value
$285,581
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+13.5%
% Renters
23.3%

Other Schools in 49031

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026