D
Needs Improvement
49/100

Covert Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 35323 M 140 HWY, Covert, MI 49043
Overall
D
49/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.0 grade levels below the U.S. average · 24th percentile in Michigan
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

49
Repit Score
out of 100
155
Students
enrolled
19.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%24/1002.0 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%75/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 81% 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 −1 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 proficiency27% (−19 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−19 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
Hispanic15%5%reading -18 pts, math -22 pts3rd percentile (list)
Low-income27%17%reading -9 pts, math -14 pts13th 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 35323 M 140 HWY
City Covert
ZIP Code 49043
District 2610980
NCES School ID 261098004555
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49043

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $34,441
Per Capita Income $18,200
Poverty Rate 30.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 6.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.4%
High School or Higher 71.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $124,000
Median Rent $731
Owner-Occupied 61.9%
Renter-Occupied 38.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Covert Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.5%
Female 53.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 58.7%
White 21.3%
Black 12.9%
Two or More Races 7.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 155
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Covert Elementary School?
Covert Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 49 out of 100, earning a grade of D. 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 Covert Elementary School?
Covert Elementary School has 155 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.4:1.
What grades does Covert Elementary School serve?
Covert Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Covert Elementary School receive per student?
Covert Elementary School receives $19,555 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Covert Elementary School in 49043 ▼
Avg Home Value
$234,667
Avg Monthly Rent
$999
1-Year Change
+10.7%
% Renters
38.1%

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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