B
Good
72/100

St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School

📚 Pre-K – 08 🏫 School
📍 429 PORTAGE ST, Saint Ignace, MI 49781
Overall
B
72/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 39th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.06 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 69th 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

72
Repit Score
out of 100
236
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%39/1001.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%69/100Students gain 1.06 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.35 in 2009–19; 58th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 65% 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 −1 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 proficiency48% (+2 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency45% (+9 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
White52%57%reading -4 pts, math +12 pts68th percentile (list)
American Indian / Alaska Native47%37%reading -1 pts, math +0 pts56th percentile (list)
Low-income42%32%reading +9 pts, math +9 pts65th 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 429 PORTAGE ST
City Saint Ignace
ZIP Code 49781
District 2600012
NCES School ID 260001207696
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49781

Understanding the community around St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $59,907
Per Capita Income $33,513
Poverty Rate 9.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $142,700
Median Rent $674
Owner-Occupied 70.6%
Renter-Occupied 29.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

American Indian 48.7%
White 42.4%
Two or More Races 7.6%
Hispanic/Latino 0.4%
Black 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 236
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School?
St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School has a Repit School Score of 72 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 St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School?
St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School has 236 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School serve?
St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School serves grades Pre-K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School receive per student?
St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School receives $15,552 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around St Ignace ElementaryMiddle School in 49781 ▼
Avg Home Value
$252,168
Avg Monthly Rent
$873
1-Year Change
+11.9%
% Renters
29.4%

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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