A
Very Good
88/100

KC Ling Elementary School

📚 01 – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 835 N PINE ST, Hemlock, MI 48626
Overall
A
88/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
Reading 62% · Math 57% proficient · 74th 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

88
Repit Score
out of 100
349
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%74/100reading 75th percentile, math 73rd percentile among Michigan elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% 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 +3 points better 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 proficiency62% (+16 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency57% (+21 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
White62%57%reading +7 pts, math +6 pts64th percentile (list)
Low-income42%42%reading +6 pts, math +11 pts69th 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 835 N PINE ST
City Hemlock
ZIP Code 48626
District 2618180
NCES School ID 261818005488
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48626

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $81,699
Per Capita Income $39,824
Poverty Rate 7.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 29.4%
High School or Higher 96.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,900
Median Rent $902
Owner-Occupied 92.7%
Renter-Occupied 7.3%
View full data for ZIP 48626 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for KC Ling Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.2%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.5%
Hispanic/Latino 6.3%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Black 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 349
Teachers (FTE) 20.1
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for KC Ling Elementary School?
KC Ling Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 88 out of 100, earning a grade of A. 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 KC Ling Elementary School?
KC Ling Elementary School has 349 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does KC Ling Elementary School serve?
KC Ling Elementary School serves grades 01 – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does KC Ling Elementary School receive per student?
KC Ling Elementary School receives $13,974 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around KC Ling Elementary School in 48626 ▼
Avg Home Value
$256,943
Avg Monthly Rent
$981
1-Year Change
+10.4%
% Renters
7.3%

Other Schools in 48626

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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