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Breckenridge Elementary School

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Breckenridge Elementary School ranks 702 nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

702^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 53% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Breckenridge Elementary School in Breckenridge, MI, serves 324 students from Pre-K through 5th grade in the small, rural Breckenridge Community Schools district.

This school stands out for its remarkable success with students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. With 66.67% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Breckenridge ranked in the 80th percentile statewide for its effectiveness with low-income students in 2024-2025—earning a 4-star rating that far exceeds its overall 3-star ranking. This means the school is exceptionally good at ensuring that a student's economic circumstances don't determine their academic outcomes. The school has also shown steady improvement over the past decade, climbing from the 35th percentile in 2018-2019 to a consistent 3-star rating in the 51st-61st percentile range for four consecutive years. Another standout metric is chronic absenteeism: at just 12.5%, it's dramatically lower than the state average of 27.9% and far better than nearby schools like South Elementary School (29.3%) or Luce Road Elementary School (37.9%), suggesting strong family engagement and a positive school culture.

Academically, Breckenridge shows a clear "bright spot" in 5th grade. In 2024-2025, 5th graders significantly outperformed state averages in English Language Arts (55.3% vs. 44.4%), Math (53.2% vs. 32.9%), and Science (53.2% vs. 40.3%). This suggests the school is highly effective at building skills as students progress. While 3rd and 4th-grade ELA scores have been more volatile and dipped below state averages recently, the strong 5th-grade results indicate a school that knows how to close learning gaps over time. When compared to nearby KC Ling Elementary School in the more affluent Hemlock Public School District, Breckenridge achieves comparable 3rd-grade reading scores while serving a student population with more than double the rate of economic need. The contrast with Eugene M Nikkari Elementary in nearby St. Louis Public Schools—ranked in the 13th percentile—is even starker, showing that school quality can vary enormously even within the same region.

324

Students ?

19.9

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,033

Per pupil spending ?

66.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

515 E Summit St
Breckenridge, MI 48615-9759

(989) 842-3182

District: Breckenridge Community Schools

Students who attend Breckenridge Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Breckenridge MiddleHigh School

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.1%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Two or more races:

1.9%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2016 → 53rd in 2026

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 14 percentile points since 2016

✓Above the Michigan median (53rd percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school38%

District avg38%

Michigan avg38%

702^nd of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 47%▲ up 14 pts since 2016

From bottom 39% (2016) to top 47% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

319^th of 625Breckenridge Community 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
2026	49.5	702 of 1492	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2025	59.2	573 of 1488	61.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.5	656 of 1486	55.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.0	645 of 1470	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	47.7	655 of 1344	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	37.8	706 of 1153	38.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.7	917 of 1408	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.5	748 of 1448	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.3	926 of 1466	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2016	40.1	952 of 1548	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	50.7	814 of 1580	48.5%	★★☆☆☆
2014	58.8	659 of 1533	57.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	63.6	561 of 1563	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	56.1	709 of 1566	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	51.4	966 of 1552	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	59.0	882 of 1552	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2009	68.4	566 of 1589	64.4%	★★★☆☆
2008	70.6	477 of 1577	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	69.5	463 of 1565	70.4%	★★★★☆
2006	58.8	762 of 1545	50.7%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	43.9	698 of 1343	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2025	49.5	631 of 1338	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	29.6	956 of 1342	28.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.6	608 of 1321	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	32.1	767 of 1106	30.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.0	672 of 902	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	46.9	624 of 1171	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.8	717 of 1443	50.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	51.6	586 of 1352	56.7%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.6	275 of 1346	79.6%	★★★★☆
2024	65.2	363 of 1381	73.7%	★★★★☆
2023	58.1	475 of 1350	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	70.1	228 of 1099	79.3%	★★★★☆
2021	48.7	362 of 749	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	33.0	802 of 1134	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	39.5	899 of 1397	35.6%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	44.5	728 of 1372	46.9%	★★☆☆☆
2025	56.0	577 of 1366	57.8%	★★★☆☆
2024	61.4	474 of 1347	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	47.0	667 of 1334	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.7	495 of 1139	56.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	40.4	532 of 915	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.0	777 of 1196	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.3	716 of 1446	50.5%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	32.4	821 of 1199	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2025	46.2	646 of 1206	46.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	39.2	739 of 1204	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	40.7	726 of 1198	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.7	697 of 1102	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.0	751 of 1005	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.4	855 of 1128	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	38.3	821 of 1253	34.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)57th percentile+4 vs school

Female (2026)48th percentile-5 vs school

Male (2026)47th percentile-6 vs school

White (2026)32nd percentile-21 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Math40%~ state avg

Science36%-4 vs state

Social Studies23%-4 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
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 (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	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 Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Breckenridge Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	515 E Summit St	Breckenridge	48615	Gratiot County	Breckenridge Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 842-3182	324	16	19.9	66.7%	305 (94.1%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.9%)	49.5	702^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	52.9%		59.2	573^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	61.5%	129	49.2	38.3	34.6		47.6	45.0	25.0		36.5	23.1	$13,033	$1,356	$11,677
Carrie Knause Early Childhood Learning Center	Public	PK, KG-2	121 I And K St	Saint Louis	48880	Gratiot County	St. Louis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 681-3535	206	13	15.8	69.4%	148 (71.8%)	1 (0.5%)	41 (19.9%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (6.3%)								(n/a)											$16,024	$2,298	$13,726
Merrill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	345 W Alice St	Merrill	48637	Saginaw County	Merrill Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 643-7283	196	18	10.7	59.2%	185 (94.4%)	5 (2.6%)	5 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	55.6	617^th of 1492 public elementary schools	58.6%		48	751^st of 1488 public elementary schools	49.5%	134	41.9	28.6	45.9		51.6	25.0	36.1		48.6	37.8	$17,641	$2,738	$14,903
Eugene M Nikkari Elementary	Public	3-5	301 W State St	Saint Louis	48880	Gratiot County	St. Louis Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 681-5131	215	13	16.5	72.1%	189 (87.9%)	3 (1.4%)	18 (8.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	14.3	1291^st of 1492 public elementary schools	13.5%		20.7	1143^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	23.2%	148	16.2	18.9	26.3		16.2	18.9	12.5		19.6	14.3	$14,345	$2,228	$12,117
Pine Avenue Elementary School	Public	4-5	1025 Pine Ave	Alma	48801	Gratiot County	Alma Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 463-3111	265	17	15.6	78.5%	226 (85.3%)	2 (0.8%)	31 (11.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	40.8	845^th of 1492 public elementary schools	43.4%		45.4	784^th of 1488 public elementary schools	47.3%	61		38.9	34.1			34.4	34.1		35.7	19.4	$16,112	$1,427	$14,684
Hillcrest Elementary School	Public	1-3	515 E Elizabeth St	Alma	48801	Gratiot County	Alma Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 463-3111	400	24	16.7	77.3%	344 (86.0%)	1 (0.3%)	35 (8.8%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.3%)								(n/a)	33.9				39.1						$13,472	$1,158	$12,314
North Elementary School	Public	3-6	201 E Arcada St	Ithaca	48847	Gratiot County	Ithaca Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 875-3047	295	18	16.6	50.8%	260 (88.1%)	3 (1.0%)	23 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (2.0%)	44.2	791^st of 1492 public elementary schools	47.0%		43.4	819^th of 1488 public elementary schools	45.0%	28	32.1	30.4	41.9	34.3	46.2	23.2	27.0	29.9	44.6	28.4	$14,209	$1,155	$13,054
South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	400 Webster St	Ithaca	48847	Gratiot County	Ithaca Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 875-4741	234	17	14.1	48.7%	202 (86.3%)	2 (0.9%)	24 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)								(n/a)											$15,228	$1,308	$13,920
Luce Road Elementary School	Public	PK-K	535 N Luce Rd	Alma	48801	Gratiot County	Alma Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 463-3111	141	16	8.7	66.7%	107 (75.9%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (15.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.5%)								(n/a)											$21,262	$1,708	$19,554
KC Ling Elementary School	Public	1-4	835 N Pine St	Hemlock	48626	Saginaw County	Hemlock Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(989) 642-5235	365	21	17.2	29.9%	332 (91.0%)	3 (0.8%)	21 (5.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.5%)	59.8	559^th of 1492 public elementary schools	62.5%		62.6	529^th of 1488 public elementary schools	64.4%	30	42.5	45.5			52.5	40.6					$13,251	$1,319	$11,932

Frequently Asked Questions about Breckenridge Elementary School

How many students attend Breckenridge Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 324 students attended Breckenridge Elementary School.

Is Breckenridge Elementary School a good school?

Breckenridge Elementary School ranks 702^nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Breckenridge Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Breckenridge Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Breckenridge MiddleHigh School

What is the racial makeup of Breckenridge Elementary School?

Students at Breckenridge Elementary School are 94% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

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