B+
Above Average
80/100

Earl F Carr School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 3901 FERRIS AVE, Lincoln Park, MI 48146
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 38th percentile in Michigan
Growth
A
Students gain 1.36 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 86th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Michigan for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

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

80
Repit Score
out of 100
306
Students
enrolled
16.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$21K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%38/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%86/100Students gain 1.36 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.12 in 2009–19; 95th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.36 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 92% 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 +23 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 proficiency37% (−9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency22% (−14 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
White37%22%reading -18 pts, math -29 pts8th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%25%reading +1 pts, math -3 pts37th percentile (list)
Low-income32%22%reading -4 pts, math -9 pts24th 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 3901 FERRIS AVE
City Lincoln Park
ZIP Code 48146
District 2621600
NCES School ID 262160005858
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48146

Understanding the community around Earl F Carr School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $55,777
Per Capita Income $27,393
Poverty Rate 14.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 20.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%
High School or Higher 81.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $109,500
Median Rent $943
Owner-Occupied 70.7%
Renter-Occupied 29.3%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Earl F Carr School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 41.5%
Hispanic/Latino 39.2%
Black 15.4%
Two or More Races 3.6%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 306
Teachers (FTE) 18.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Earl F Carr School?
Earl F Carr School has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Earl F Carr School?
Earl F Carr School has 306 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.5:1.
What grades does Earl F Carr School serve?
Earl F Carr School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Earl F Carr School receive per student?
Earl F Carr School receives $20,703 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Earl F Carr School in 48146 ▼
Avg Home Value
$154,971
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,376
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
29.3%

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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