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Beal City Elementary School

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Beal City Elementary School ranks 747 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

747^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 50% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Beal City Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 262 students in grades K-5 in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. The school is part of the Beal City Public Schools district, which is ranked 181 out of 613 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

While Beal City Elementary School has seen fluctuations in its statewide ranking over the past decade, its student performance on state assessments (M-STEP) is generally below the state averages, particularly in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math. For example, in 2024-2025, only 25.6% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to the state average of 38.9%. The school also faces challenges with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 20.9% to 34.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Beal City Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 38.26% to 43.51% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby elementary schools, Beal City Elementary School's performance is mixed. While it outperforms some schools, such as Renaissance Public School Academy, in certain subject areas, it lags behind higher-performing schools like Winn Elementary School in the Shepherd Public Schools district. The school's performance also varies significantly among different student subgroups, with male students generally outperforming female students and white students outperforming their low socioeconomic status peers.

265

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,368

Per pupil spending ?

39.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858-9733

(989) 644-2740

District: Beal City Public Schools

Students who attend Beal City Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Beal City High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.1%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Two or more races:

2.6%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 38th percentile in 2015 → 50th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2015

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

Michigan avg39%

747^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 50%▲ up 12 pts since 2015

From bottom 38% (2015) to top 50% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

181^st of 613Beal City Public Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	48.4	747 of 1488	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	55.6	626 of 1486	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	62.3	516 of 1470	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	43.5	710 of 1344	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.3	553 of 1153	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	42.4	795 of 1408	43.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.0	870 of 1448	39.9%	★★☆☆☆
2017	29.4	1029 of 1466	29.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	45.6	859 of 1548	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	41.1	984 of 1580	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	40.4	1008 of 1533	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2013	50.7	827 of 1563	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2012	60.3	617 of 1566	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2011	62.1	719 of 1552	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.7	833 of 1552	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	56.4	893 of 1589	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2008	50.9	1015 of 1577	35.6%	★★☆☆☆
2007	47.3	1052 of 1565	32.8%	★★☆☆☆
2006	41.3	1157 of 1545	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	44.0	710 of 1338	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.5	808 of 1342	39.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.4	630 of 1321	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.3	481 of 1106	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.9	500 of 902	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	43.4	670 of 1171	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.0	877 of 1443	39.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	45.9	696 of 1346	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.9	654 of 1381	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.4	184 of 1350	86.4%	★★★★☆
2022	74.3	173 of 1099	84.3%	★★★★☆
2018	32.7	1017 of 1397	27.2%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	48.7	674 of 1366	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.5	519 of 1347	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.5	429 of 1334	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.7	664 of 1139	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.0	466 of 915	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	32.2	816 of 1196	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.3	800 of 1446	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	34.7	813 of 1206	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.8	637 of 1204	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	53.3	532 of 1198	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	33.7	735 of 1102	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	42.5	572 of 1005	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.9	759 of 1128	32.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.5	875 of 1253	30.2%	★★☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2025)51st percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)48th percentile~ school

Female (2025)47th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)33rd percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Science49%+8 vs state

Social Studies39%+9 vs state

Math38%~ state avg

English Language Arts34%-8 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				PSAT English Language Arts (2025)	PSAT Mathematics (2025)	M-Step English Language Arts (2025)					M-Step Math (2025)					M-Step Science (2025)		M-Step Social Studies (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	PSAT English Language Arts 8th Grade	PSAT Mathematics 8th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 7th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Math 7th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Science 8th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beal City Elementary School	Public	K-5	3117 Elias Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Beal City Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 644-2740	265	17	15.2	39.6%	244 (92.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	48.4	747^th of 1488 public elementary schools	49.8%		55.6	626^th of 1486 public elementary schools	57.9%	121			25.6	27.3	48.8			44.2	31.8	36.6			48.8		39.0		$15,368	$1,518	$13,849
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
Ganiard School	Public	PK, KG-2	101 S Adams St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2240	220	17	12.6	46.4%	176 (80.0%)	11 (5.0%)	8 (3.6%)	6 (2.7%)	14 (6.4%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.8%)								(n/a)																	$19,187	$2,924	$16,263
Vowles School	Public	PK, KG-2	1560 Watson Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2280	235	17	14.0	50.2%	166 (70.6%)	19 (8.1%)	27 (11.5%)	7 (3.0%)	6 (2.6%)	1 (0.4%)	9 (3.8%)								(n/a)																	$16,205	$2,833	$13,371
Fancher School	Public	3-5	801 S Kinney Ave	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	No	(989) 775-2230	431	27	15.8	46.4%	315 (73.1%)	16 (3.7%)	40 (9.3%)	8 (1.9%)	17 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.1%)	37.7	898^th of 1488 public elementary schools	39.7%		44	782^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	47.4%	116			29.0	31.9	40.9			34.8	37.4	31.8			34.8		21.2		$14,863	$1,765	$13,098
Pullen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	251 S Brown St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2270	303	20	14.8	62.7%	187 (61.7%)	14 (4.6%)	40 (13.2%)	5 (1.7%)	26 (8.6%)	3 (1.0%)	28 (9.2%)								(n/a)																	$16,227	$2,769	$13,458
Mary McGuire School	Public	3-5	4883 Crosslanes St	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Mt. Pleasant City School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 775-2260	276	22	12.8	60.5%	181 (65.6%)	11 (4.0%)	21 (7.6%)	5 (1.8%)	23 (8.3%)	1 (0.4%)	34 (12.3%)	25.4	1072^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	28.0%		17.5	1212^th of 1486 public elementary schools	18.4%	140			27.4	24.5	34.4			33.3	23.4	21.1			28.9		15.6		$15,311	$2,695	$12,616
Renaissance Public School Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	2797 S Isabella Rd	Mount Pleasant	48858	Isabella County	Renaissance Public School Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(989) 773-9889	428	28	15.4	58.9%	294 (68.7%)	26 (6.1%)	10 (2.3%)	4 (0.9%)	20 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	73 (17.1%)	34.6	945^th of 1488 public elementary schools	36.5%		28.8	1038^th of 1486 public elementary schools	30.1%	93	77.3	34.1	32.7	36.0	37.8	36.2	26.5	26.5	18.0	24.4	18.8	16.3	44.4	53.3	22.2	55.6	$11,291	$2,141	$9,150
Winn Elementary School	Public	K-5	380 E Blanchard Rd	Shepherd	48883	Isabella County	Shepherd Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(989) 866-2250	224	15	14.7	38.8%	207 (92.4%)	5 (2.2%)	7 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	73.2	365^th of 1488 public elementary schools	75.5%		71	392^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	73.6%	27			46.2	50.0	67.9			53.8	32.6	75.0			67.9		57.1		$15,162	$1,334	$13,828
Farwell Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-3	268 E Ohio St	Farwell	48622	Clare County	Farwell Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(989) 588-9916	336	22	15.0	81.5%	306 (91.1%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.8%)								(n/a)			30.0					29.0									$16,434	$3,821	$12,613

Frequently Asked Questions about Beal City Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Beal City Elementary School?

Students at Beal City Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% American Indian.

What district is Beal City Elementary School in?

Beal City Public Schools

What schools do graduates of Beal City Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Beal City Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Beal City High School

How many students attend Beal City Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 265 students attended Beal City Elementary School.

Is Beal City Elementary School a good school?

Beal City Elementary School ranks 747^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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