D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Keicher Elementary School

📚 03 – 06 🏫 School
📍 137 BROAD ST, Michigan Center, MI 49254
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in Michigan
Growth
D
Students gain 0.71 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 10th percentile
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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
392
Students
enrolled
15.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%32/1001.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%10/100Students gain 0.71 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.91 in 2009–19; 7th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 56% 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 −17 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 proficiency42% (−4 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency36% (−0 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
White44%37%reading -12 pts, math -8 pts37th percentile (list)
Multiracial30%30%reading -16 pts, math -4 pts34th percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading +4 pts, math +4 pts53rd 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 137 BROAD ST
City Michigan Center
ZIP Code 49254
District 2623790
NCES School ID 262379006049
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49254

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,375
Per Capita Income $39,374
Poverty Rate 5.0%
Households Earning $100K+ 30.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.2%
High School or Higher 93.5%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $166,000
Median Rent $1,000
Owner-Occupied 81.6%
Renter-Occupied 18.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Keicher Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.7%
Two or More Races 7.9%
Hispanic/Latino 4.1%
Black 1.0%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 392
Teachers (FTE) 24.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Keicher Elementary School?
Keicher Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 42 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 Keicher Elementary School?
Keicher Elementary School has 392 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1.
What grades does Keicher Elementary School serve?
Keicher Elementary School serves grades 03 – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Keicher Elementary School receive per student?
Keicher Elementary School receives $13,357 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Keicher Elementary School in 49254 ▼
Avg Home Value
$206,582
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,080
1-Year Change
+2.4%
% Renters
18.4%

Other Schools in 49254

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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