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Central Elementary School

Public | 1-6 | 486 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 3, 2013

My daugher only went here one year because the teachers and principal didn't care about her and did nothing to inform me of any potential problems. We had to teach her self defense because nothing was done to bullies. She went to other schools with out problems. Beware!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

The teachers and staff are wonderful. They really care about the students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 5, 2009

Central is a clean, safe school that has wonderful teachers and makes me proud of my daughters accomplishments.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2008

Central Elementary is head and shoulders above the rest! Three of our children have been through the grades, and two currently attend.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 20, 2006

I have two students at Central. The teachers GENUINELY care for their educational growth as well as their emotional well being. The parent teacher communication is wonderful. We have a child with ADHD and the programs here are one of a kind. The principal is OUTSTANDING. This is truely a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 10, 2006

Central Elementary is a wonderful school. I feel my children are safe, well cared for, and are educationally challenged. I feel the teachers really and truely care about their students and go out of their way to show their kindness. I feel that Central is a community school. Everyone is involved and parents are always welcome in the classrooms.
—Submitted by kim, a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

I find that of all the schools my children have been to that this elementary school has been the best and they did better here. The teachers care and parent involvement is higher here than I've seen anywhere. The principal really is a great guy and my children like him and respect him. I give this school high marks.
—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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
33%

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

64 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
69%

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
93%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
53%

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

87 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
76%

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
90%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

87 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
49%

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 46% in 2013.

93 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
33%

2012

 
 
30%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

93 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
75%

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

93 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
91%
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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
42%

2012

 
 
22%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
88%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

85 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
85%

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
93%
Social Studies

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

89 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
89%
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

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Student ethnicity

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

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 28%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mr. Robert Steinhaus
Fax number
  • (810) 591-0067

Programs

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525 Coutant St
Flushing, MI 48433
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Phone: (810) 591-1901

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