Stark Elementary School
Stark Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Buchanan
Stark Elementary School is located in Buchanan, MI and is one of 3 elementary schools in Buchanan School District. It is a public school that serves 169 students in grades K-5.
Stark Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Stark Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Stark Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Stark Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Stark Elementary School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Michigan in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Stark Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2011, Stark Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Stark Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
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| Moccasin Elementary School 0.8 miles |  |
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| Ottawa Elementary School 1.1 miles |  |
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| Bethel Christian Academy 1.4 miles | n/a | |
| Ballard Elementary School 3.7 miles |  |
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| Niles Adventist School 4.2 miles | n/a |
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Kim D: I Love this school! The principal is very active with the kids and calls each kid by name. Teachers are very welcoming and willing to help you help your child to achieve their potential then some.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 169
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Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Stark Elementary School had 46% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Michigan had 45% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
83%
Hispanic
8%
Two or More Races
6%
Black
2%
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Buchanan District Spending
$8,583Per Pupil
The Buchanan spends $8,583 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 59% on instruction, 36% on support services, 5% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Buchanan District
20:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2011, Stark Elementary School had 20 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Michigan average is 18 students per full-time equivalent teacher.
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About the MEAP
What is it?
The Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) is an annual test administered in the fall of the school year and used to assess a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed 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.
How is it Scored?
Students are rated at one of four levels:exceeded standards (level 1), met standards (level 2), basic (level 3) and apprentice (level 4). The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard (levels 1 and 2).
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TestRating
7 out of 10
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