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Adams Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 475 students

 
 
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5 stars

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Posted July 19, 2011

I have been an Adams parent for 8 years now and have had an overall very positive experience. The teachers we have had are competent, caring individuals who go above and beyond to help each student achieve his or her potential. Although it is one of the larger elementary schools in Midland, it has always felt "small" to me. Great parent involvement!
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
74%

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

77 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
90%

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
97%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
58%

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

78 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
85%

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
99%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

78 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
69%
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.

82 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
68%

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

81 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
84%

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

83 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
92%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 82% 70%
Asian 6% 3%
Hispanic 6% 6%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Black 2% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 15%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dan Macek
Fax number
  • (989) 923-6035

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1005 Adams Dr
Midland, MI 48642
Phone: (989) 923-6037

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