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Boyne Falls Public School

Public | K-12 | 211 students

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Posted April 21, 2010

I went to Boyne Public and they have teachers that really care, its a small school so it allows them to take time for every student.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

Small school and top attention on academics with great staff and small class sizes!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 17, 2008

I think Boyne Falls is an excellent school and it strives to make education the best it can be. Kelly Matelski- Parent of 3 students
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 1, 2007

I'm very disappointed in the teachers because they don't work with the students or parents with the grades or assignments. They wait to long into a trimester and then the student gets called up by the teachers, or counselor about the grades. They have access to the phone numbers of each parent but they don't take advantage of it and use it to get the student on track before its to late. They wait until the student is so far behind they can barely make up the homework and grades so they can move on with their class in middle and high school. I'd like them to fix it but instead i always have to go to school myself to take care of the problem.
—Submitted by Mary Blaine, a parent


Posted May 12, 2006

Boyne Falls school is perhaps the most involved school I have seen. Programming is very limited and there is not much in the way of elective courses but the basic educational content is superb.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted February 2, 2005

IHave two current students in Boyne Falls schools.This school is the best it,s like family.the faculty really cares about your children.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

14 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
43%

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

14 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
50%

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

16 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
50%

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

16 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
75%

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

16 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
46%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

12 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
17%

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

12 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
75%

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
96%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

12 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
0%

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
100%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 40% in 2013.

14 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
21%

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

14 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
64%

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
100%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 30% in 2013.

14 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
7%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 38% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 62% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 52% in 2013.

2013

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
44%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 33% in 2013.

17 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
24%

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

17 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
82%

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
88%
Science

The state average for Science was 16% in 2013.

17 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 29% in 2013.

22 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 29% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 56% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 26% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
n/a
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 41% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 49% in 2012.

17 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
24%

2009

 
 
60%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Reading

2012

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Michigan used the Michigan Merit Examination (MME) to assess students in grade 11 in reading, writing, math, science and social studies. The MME is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MME test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 96% 71%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Black 1% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Hispanic 0% 5%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. Karen Sherwood
Fax number
  • (231) 549-2211

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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1662 M75 South
Boyne Falls, MI 49713
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Phone: (231) 549-2211

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