A
Very Good
85/100

Belle River Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 1601 CHARTIER RD, Marine City, MI 48039
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 58th percentile in Michigan
Growth
A
Students gain 1.42 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 78th percentile
Resources
A+
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

85
Repit Score
out of 100
357
Students
enrolled
14.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%58/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%78/100Students gain 1.42 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.99 in 2009–19; 97th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 53% 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 +7 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 proficiency40% (−6 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (+4 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
White42%42%reading -13 pts, math -9 pts28th percentile (list)
Low-income27%37%reading -9 pts, math +6 pts38th 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 1601 CHARTIER RD
City Marine City
ZIP Code 48039
District 2612420
NCES School ID 261242004938
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48039

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,969
Per Capita Income $34,469
Poverty Rate 8.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.6%
High School or Higher 93.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $165,000
Median Rent $899
Owner-Occupied 86.2%
Renter-Occupied 13.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Belle River Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.9%
Female 47.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 95.0%
Hispanic/Latino 2.0%
Black 1.7%
Two or More Races 1.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 357
Teachers (FTE) 25.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Belle River Elementary School?
Belle River Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 85 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 Belle River Elementary School?
Belle River Elementary School has 357 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.2:1.
What grades does Belle River Elementary School serve?
Belle River Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Belle River Elementary School receive per student?
Belle River Elementary School receives $17,174 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Belle River Elementary School in 48039 ▼
Avg Home Value
$229,281
Avg Monthly Rent
$990
1-Year Change
+6.1%
% Renters
13.8%

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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