C+
Average
63/100

Mecosta Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 555 W MAIN ST, Mecosta, MI 49332
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 47% · Math 42% proficient · 44th 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

63
Repit Score
out of 100
252
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%44/100reading 44th percentile, math 45th percentile among Michigan elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%73/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 60% 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 +0 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 proficiency47% (+1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (+6 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
White47%42%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts33rd percentile (list)
Low-income45%45%reading +9 pts, math +14 pts73rd 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 555 W MAIN ST
City Mecosta
ZIP Code 49332
District 2609560
NCES School ID 260956004447
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49332

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,372
Per Capita Income $29,539
Poverty Rate 5.6%
Households Earning $100K+ 17.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.4%
High School or Higher 92.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $152,400
Median Rent $925
Owner-Occupied 91.9%
Renter-Occupied 8.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Mecosta Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 90.1%
Two or More Races 6.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 252
Teachers (FTE) 14.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Mecosta Elementary School?
Mecosta Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 63 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 Mecosta Elementary School?
Mecosta Elementary School has 252 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Mecosta Elementary School serve?
Mecosta Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Mecosta Elementary School receive per student?
Mecosta Elementary School receives $14,784 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Mecosta Elementary School in 49332 ▼
Avg Home Value
$237,210
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+12.2%
% Renters
8.1%

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