Summary:
Cassopolis Public Schools is served by a single elementary school, Sam Adams Elementary School, which enrolls 368 students in grades Pre-K through 5th in a predominantly rural Michigan area where 69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.
For parents considering Sam Adams Elementary, the standout positive is science: 5th graders scored 45.7% proficient, beating the state average of 40% and improving by 11.3 points year-over-year. The school also keeps chronic absenteeism at 23.2%, which is below both the district’s 30.4% and the state’s 27.9% — a notable achievement given the high poverty rate. However, math is a serious concern. Proficiency drops sharply after 3rd grade: 4th grade math sits at just 11.5% (state: 39.4%) and 5th grade at 12.9% (state: 32.2%), with 4th grade falling 13.9 points from the prior year. English language arts is mixed — 3rd grade is weak at 13.8% proficient, but the school shows steady improvement through the grades, reaching 42.9% in 5th grade, nearly matching the state’s 43.8%. Social studies (18.6%) also trails the state by about 9 points.
The school’s state ranking has improved from the 18th percentile (1 star) in 2023-24 to the 32nd-34th percentile (2 stars) in recent years, though test scores remain volatile across subjects and grade levels — likely reflecting small cohorts. Per-student spending is $15,250, which is substantial, yet outcomes in most subjects remain below state averages, raising questions about resource efficiency. Since this is the district’s only elementary school, its performance directly defines Cassopolis’s elementary reputation. The student-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. Overall, Sam Adams Elementary offers a strong science program and effective attendance management, but families should be aware of the significant math challenges, especially in upper grades, and the year-to-year swings in achievement.
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