Elementary Schools in Chippewa Hills School District

Summary:

The Chippewa Hills School District in Michigan is home to three elementary schools: Weidman Elementary School, Mecosta Elementary School, and Barryton Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 4th grade and are located in the rural Chippewa Hills region.

Among the three schools, Weidman Elementary School stands out as the top performer, consistently ranking among the best elementary schools in Michigan with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Weidman's students excel academically, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math significantly higher than the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 4th-grade Math. In contrast, Mecosta Elementary School and Barryton Elementary School have lower proficiency rates, with Barryton struggling the most in 4th-grade Math.

Despite Weidman Elementary's exceptional performance, all three schools in the Chippewa Hills School District face a common challenge: high chronic absenteeism rates, which are significantly above the state average. Additionally, the district's schools serve economically disadvantaged populations, with high percentages of students eligible for free and reduced-price lunch. The disparities in test scores and school rankings within the district may indicate equity challenges in resource allocation and educational opportunities.

District Detail

3226 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340-9329

(989) 967-2000

SchoolDigger Rank:
193^rd of 613 Michigan districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 1,773

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)		M-Step Math (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mecosta Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	555 W Main St	Mecosta	49332	Mecosta County	Chippewa Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(231) 972-7477	256	14	18.7	59.8%	231 (90.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	58.4	589^th of 1488 public elementary schools	60.4%		71.2	387^th of 1486 public elementary schools	74.0%	202	45.3	51.9	39.7	42.3	$13,322	$2,881	$10,441
Weidman Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	3311 N School Rd	Weidman	48893	Isabella County	Chippewa Hills School District	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 644-3430	258	16	16.4	73.3%	228 (88.4%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (5.0%)	90.5	115^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.3%		94.7	53^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	96.4%	62	57.6	69.4	74.6	66.0	$16,633	$3,435	$13,197
Barryton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	19701 30th Ave	Barryton	49305	Mecosta County	Chippewa Hills School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 382-5311	204	12	17.4	70.6%	180 (88.2%)	5 (2.5%)	11 (5.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	5 (2.5%)	46.5	770^th of 1488 public elementary schools	48.3%		33.9	955^th of 1486 public elementary schools	35.7%	185	47.4	22.7	57.9	29.5	$15,274	$2,957	$12,318

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Shepherd Public Schools	15.21 mi	5	152^nd
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.