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GalesburgAugusta Primary School

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GalesburgAugusta Primary School ranks 996 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

996^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 33% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

GalesburgAugusta Primary School in Galesburg, MI, is a mid-sized elementary school serving 399 students in grades PK through 4 within the Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools district, where about 45.6% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch.

For parents, the most important takeaway is that this school shows a mix of strengths and challenges. On the positive side, the student-teacher ratio has improved significantly, dropping from 18.1 to 14.6 in the last year—now matching the ratio at ClimaxScotts Elementary School and better than several nearby schools. This smaller class size could mean more individualized attention going forward. However, academic performance is inconsistent. In the most recent testing year, 3rd-grade math proficiency (32.9%) outpaced 4th-grade math (24.7%), yet the previous year showed the opposite pattern with 4th graders scoring much higher than 3rd graders. This volatility suggests that outcomes may depend heavily on the specific group of students in each grade. Chronic absenteeism sits at 24.4%—better than the district average of 31.6% but still notably higher than high-performing neighbors like Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School (12.6%) and STEM Academy (12.1%).

A few red flags deserve attention. Most concerning is the school's special education program, which saw its ranking collapse from the 39th percentile to the 3rd percentile in a single year—a dramatic decline that suggests urgent improvements are needed for these students. Similarly, performance for White students and low-income students has dropped sharply over the past two years. When comparing to nearby schools, it's worth noting that spending doesn't tell the whole story. GalesburgAugusta spends about $19,107 per student—less than Comstock Elementary School ($27,062), which ranks in the 3rd percentile, yet GalesburgAugusta outperforms Comstock. Meanwhile, STEM Academy, just 3 miles away, is a top performer with proficiency rates often double or triple those at GalesburgAugusta. The school is managing adequately given its demographics, but families should watch how the school addresses its special education challenges and inconsistent grade-level performance in the coming years.

399

Students ?

14.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$19,107

Per pupil spending ?

45.6%

Free/discounted lunch ?

315 W Battle Creek St
Galesburg, MI 49053-9619

(269) 484-2040

District: Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

Students who attend GalesburgAugusta Primary School usually attend:

Middle:	GalesburgAugusta Middle School
High:	GalesburgAugusta High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.2%

Two or more races:

7.0%

Hispanic:

5.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 39th percentile in 2013 → 33rd in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (30% vs 40% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 6 percentile points since 2013

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school30%

District avg30%

Michigan avg40%

996^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 33%▼ down 16 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to bottom 33% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

397^th of 625Galesburg-Augusta 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	30.5	996 of 1492	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2025	35.5	926 of 1488	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	46.1	752 of 1486	49.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	38.2	866 of 1408	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.7	958 of 1448	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2017	36.4	924 of 1466	37.0%	★★☆☆☆
2016	50.2	791 of 1548	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2015	53.8	743 of 1580	53.0%	★★★☆☆
2014	38.8	1037 of 1533	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	44.0	949 of 1563	39.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	49.9	838 of 1566	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.9	1077 of 1552	30.6%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.3	1119 of 1589	29.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	77.2	286 of 1577	81.9%	★★★★☆
2007	52.4	948 of 1565	39.4%	★★☆☆☆
2006	44.6	1092 of 1545	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	28.7	930 of 1343	30.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	26.3	983 of 1338	26.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	32.7	893 of 1342	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	34.4	798 of 1171	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	42.4	871 of 1443	39.6%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	20.8	1123 of 1352	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	39.2	806 of 1346	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.8	706 of 1381	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.9	689 of 1134	39.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	46.6	789 of 1397	43.5%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	25.2	1006 of 1372	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	35.4	859 of 1366	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.7	625 of 1347	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.9	820 of 1196	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	34.3	996 of 1446	31.1%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	12.1	245 of 252	2.8%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	40.5	137 of 225	39.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	16.0	1052 of 1199	12.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2025	21.6	995 of 1206	17.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	35.9	786 of 1204	34.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	24.5	907 of 1128	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.0	965 of 1253	23.0%	★☆☆☆☆

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)

Female (2026)31st percentile~ school

Male (2026)27th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)17th percentile-16 vs school

White (2026)12th percentile-21 vs school

Special Education (2025)3rd percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts31%-9 vs state

Math29%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				PSAT English Language Arts (2026)	PSAT Mathematics (2026)	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	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
GalesburgAugusta Primary School	Public	PK, KG-4	315 W Battle Creek St	Galesburg	49053	Kalamazoo County	Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 484-2040	399	27	14.6	45.6%	332 (83.2%)	17 (4.3%)	20 (5.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.0%)	30.5	996^th of 1492 public elementary schools	33.2%		35.5	926^th of 1488 public elementary schools	37.8%	70			30.1	32.5				32.9	24.7								$19,107	$1,338	$17,770
STEM Academy	Public	K-8	175 Hunt St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Comstock Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(269) 250-8594	298	18	16.2	26.2%	205 (68.8%)	27 (9.1%)	15 (5.0%)	14 (4.7%)	5 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (10.7%)	94.6	54^th of 1492 public elementary schools	96.4%		87.7	163^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	89.0%	109	507.9	65.5	60.0	73.1	85.7	64.5	75.0	67.5	65.4	74.3	64.5	75.0	74.3	86.2	60.0	1834.2	$25,408	$995	$24,412
Comstock Elementary School	Public	K-5	1423 N 28th St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Comstock Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 250-8960	597	42	14.2	74.9%	279 (46.7%)	139 (23.3%)	82 (13.7%)	6 (1.0%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	87 (14.6%)	6.9	1443^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	3.3%		7.8	1403^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	5.7%	40			5.9	17.6	14.4			6.0	8.8	6.7			11.5		4.8		$27,062	$2,180	$24,882
Thomas M Ryan Intermediate School	Public	3-5	9562 M 89	Richland	49083	Kalamazoo County	Gull Lake Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 548-3705	698	43	16.1	34.7%	563 (80.7%)	21 (3.0%)	52 (7.4%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.6%)	68	433^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	71.0%		70.7	404^th of 1488 public elementary schools	72.8%	29			49.2	44.1	64.0			43.2	43.4	39.6			48.4		42.4		$13,255	$471	$12,783
ClimaxScotts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11250 Qr Ave E	Scotts	49088	Kalamazoo County	Climax-Scotts Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 497-2100	234	16	14.6	31.2%	208 (88.9%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.3%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	46.3	758^th of 1492 public elementary schools	49.2%		42	833^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	44.0%	75			32.4	31.7	45.7			50.0	26.8	29.4			58.8		20.0		$17,035	$824	$16,211
Richland Elementary School	Public	K-2	9476 M 89	Richland	49083	Kalamazoo County	Gull Lake Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 548-3905	412	32	12.8	34.2%	319 (77.4%)	23 (5.6%)	26 (6.3%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (9.0%)								(n/a)																	$15,186	$459	$14,728
Northeastern Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2433 Gertrude St	Kalamazoo	49048	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 337-0690	195	15	13.3	93.8%	27 (13.8%)	130 (66.7%)	7 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (15.4%)	16.3	1250^th of 1492 public elementary schools	16.2%		19.7	1166^th of 1488 public elementary schools	21.6%	84			25.0	29.6	27.3			9.1	18.5	1462.8			18.2		9.1		$21,936	$2,429	$19,507
Spring Valley Center for Exploration	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3530 Mount Olivet Rd	Kalamazoo	49004	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 337-0750	263	20	12.8	84.0%	45 (17.1%)	132 (50.2%)	23 (8.7%)	2 (0.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (21.7%)	15.3	1267^th of 1492 public elementary schools	15.1%		8.2	1393^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	6.4%	126			21.8	27.1	21.7			18.2	14.6	1456.1			19.6		10.9		$20,277	$2,510	$17,767
Greenwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-3	3501 Moreland St	Kalamazoo	49001	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 337-0560	93	9	9.8	61.3%	36 (38.7%)	32 (34.4%)	6 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (18.3%)								(n/a)			44.4					55.6									$20,950	$2,292	$18,657
Edison Academy	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	831 Lake St	Kalamazoo	49001	Kalamazoo County	Kalamazoo Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(269) 337-0550	376	28	13.4	96.3%	59 (15.7%)	233 (62.0%)	21 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.4%)	2 (0.5%)	52 (13.8%)	16.4	1249^th of 1492 public elementary schools	16.3%		16.5	1237^th of 1488 public elementary schools	16.9%	12			32.0	17.0	14.8			35.3	20.8	4.8			11.3		1465.8		$18,695	$2,537	$16,158

Frequently Asked Questions about GalesburgAugusta Primary School

What is the racial makeup of GalesburgAugusta Primary School?

Students at GalesburgAugusta Primary School are 83% White, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 4% African American.

What schools do graduates of GalesburgAugusta Primary School attend?

Students who attend GalesburgAugusta Primary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : GalesburgAugusta Middle School
High : GalesburgAugusta High School

Is GalesburgAugusta Primary School a good school?

GalesburgAugusta Primary School ranks 996^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is GalesburgAugusta Primary School in?

Galesburg-Augusta Community Schools

How many students attend GalesburgAugusta Primary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 399 students attended GalesburgAugusta Primary School.

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