Mattawan Later Elementary School

Summary:

Mattawan Later Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 3-5 in Mattawan, Michigan, with a student population of 782. The school is part of the Mattawan Consolidated School district, which is ranked 39th out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mattawan Later Elementary consistently performs well on state assessments, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in core subjects compared to state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, 69.3% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 44%. The school also excels in the performance of specific student subgroups, ranking 29th out of 201 Michigan elementary schools for Hispanic students and 4th out of 78 for multi-racial students in ELA proficiency. Additionally, Mattawan Later Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.2% to 15.9%, which is lower than the state average.

While Mattawan Later Elementary is a high-performing school, its special education subgroup has struggled, ranking in the bottom quartile of Michigan elementary schools in this category for the past three years. Additionally, the school has a less diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, such as Moorsbridge Elementary and Angling Road Elementary in the Portage Public Schools district. However, the school's strong performance can be attributed to factors such as low chronic absenteeism, increasing per-student spending, and a relatively low percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 3-5

 56720 Murray St
       Mattawan, MI  49071-8902


(269) 668-3361

District: Mattawan Consolidated School

SchoolDigger Rank:
150th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,514 Help


Students who attend Mattawan Later Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mattawan Middle School
High:    Mattawan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  782

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Hispanic:
6.6%
Two or more races:
6.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  26.7% Help


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Compare Details Mattawan Later Elementary School ranks better than 89.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.89. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Mattawan Later Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Mattawan Consolidated School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.4%), Hispanic (6.6%), two or more races (6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 26.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mattawan Consolidated School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mattawan Later Elementary School is 18.2. 1 elementary schools in the Mattawan Consolidated School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Mattawan Later Elementary School employs 42.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mattawan Later Elementary School is $12,514, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Mattawan Consolidated School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mattawan Later Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mattawan Later Elementary School 150th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Mattawan Later Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Mattawan Consolidated School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mattawan Consolidated School 39th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mattawan Later Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mattawan Later Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 78.68 205th 1545 86.7%
2007 79.38 207th 1565 86.8%
2008 76.84 295th 1577 81.3%
2009 77.34 289th 1589 81.8%
2010 77.38 233rd 1552 85.0%
2011 77.50 266th 1552 82.9%
2012 83.26 200th 1566 87.2%
2013 84.95 164th 1563 89.5%
2014 84.55 159th 1533 89.6%
2015 84.03 187th 1580 88.2%
2016 83.92 183rd 1548 88.2%
2017 76.39 263rd 1466 82.1%
2018 82.31 236th 1448 83.7%
2019 79.05 242nd 1408 82.8%
2021 82.71 152nd 1153 86.8%
2022 81.21 208th 1344 84.5%
2023 86.81 154th 1470 89.5%
2024 87.89 150th 1486 89.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Mattawan Later Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.56 18th 81 77.8%
2023 90.44 3rd 81 96.3%
2024 89.03 4th 78 94.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mattawan Later Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.69 87th 403 78.4%
2019 33.50 17th 22 22.7%
2022 22.96 29th 32 9.4%
2023 30.33 150th 195 23.1%
2024 33.43 159th 225 29.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mattawan Later Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.51 453rd 1397 67.6%
2019 54.01 477th 1134 57.9%
2021 40.47 457th 749 39.0%
2022 59.59 379th 1099 65.5%
2023 73.44 227th 1350 83.2%
2024 73.44 255th 1381 81.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Mattawan Later Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.63 280th 1443 80.6%
2019 70.08 295th 1171 74.8%
2021 73.06 172nd 902 80.9%
2022 73.61 225th 1106 79.7%
2023 86.51 117th 1321 91.1%
2024 82.34 174th 1342 87.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Mattawan Later Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.19 201st 1446 86.1%
2019 79.66 186th 1196 84.4%
2021 81.99 108th 915 88.2%
2022 80.00 179th 1139 84.3%
2023 81.07 201st 1334 84.9%
2024 87.03 125th 1347 90.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Mattawan Later Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.20 9th 222 95.9%
2019 63.61 24th 86 72.1%
2022 86.05 4th 86 95.3%
2023 82.49 13th 188 93.1%
2024 77.74 29th 201 85.6%
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Rank History for White students at Mattawan Later Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.12 256th 1253 79.6%
2019 76.72 211th 1128 81.3%
2021 80.52 142nd 1005 85.9%
2022 77.87 202nd 1102 81.7%
2023 82.78 161st 1198 86.6%
2024 82.32 169th 1204 86.0%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, August 17, 2011

Open Quote I have to agree with what the other poster said. We pulled our child out three years ago. He now attends school in a district that cares about the needs of our special children.
All of Mattawan Schools rank low in the area of Special Education. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, May 12, 2011

Open Quote If you have smart and upscale children this is the school for you. If your child has disabilities, do not go near it. They have no clue what they are doing. I have decided to home school next year. No friendliness amongst other parents, and the teachers are sub-par. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Mattawan Later Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 611 16 6 10 5 n/a n/a 0 648
1993 623 17 8 12 1 n/a n/a 0 661
1994 633 14 9 12 2 n/a n/a 0 670
1995 684 12 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 713
1996 684 12 8 6 3 n/a n/a 0 713
1997 680 10 12 11 3 n/a n/a 0 716
1998 665 15 12 11 3 n/a n/a 0 706
1999 691 19 10 9 7 n/a n/a 0 736
2000 708 20 3 12 4 n/a n/a 0 747
2001 708 19 6 12 2 n/a n/a 0 747
2002 723 21 9 9 4 n/a n/a 1 767
2003 723 21 9 9 4 n/a n/a 1 767
2004 751 17 6 6 4 n/a n/a 1 785
2005 739 13 5 8 5 n/a n/a 2 772
2006 778 18 3 11 5 n/a n/a 8 823
2007 757 12 10 12 3 n/a n/a 49 843
2008 796 24 13 17 8 n/a n/a 19 877
2009 838 21 17 21 8 n/a n/a 16 921
2010 817 18 13 18 9 n/a n/a 17 892
2011 755 10 11 36 6 1 40 0 859
2012 757 24 14 33 7 0 29 0 864
2013 743 20 20 33 5 0 28 0 849
2014 783 20 20 34 5 0 33 0 895
2015 749 14 13 32 4 0 40 0 852
2016 762 16 13 38 4 0 49 0 882
2017 706 13 11 43 3 0 42 0 818
2018 700 20 11 52 3 2 33 0 821
2019 693 20 8 43 2 1 38 0 805
2020 708 14 9 40 3 1 36 0 811
2021 655 11 8 42 3 0 36 0 755
2022 667 9 10 51 2 0 36 0 775
2023 660 13 7 52 3 0 47 0 782

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mattawan Later Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 648 n/a n/a 12
1993 661 n/a 0.0 12.7
1994 670 25.8 26.0 7.5
1995 713 31.3 22.8 6.9
1996 713 31.3 22.8 6.9
1997 716 35.0 20.5 8.1
1998 706 37.0 19.1 7.5
1999 736 38.0 19.4 6.4
2000 747 37.0 20.2 13.5
2001 747 38.6 19.4 11.8
2002 767 38.4 20.0 12.3
2003 767 38.4 20.0 12.3
2004 785 41.5 18.9 14.5
2005 772 42.5 18.2 13.4
2006 823 46.0 17.9 18.9
2007 843 54.0 15.6 12.7
2008 877 50.0 17.5 16.9
2009 921 47.0 19.6 16.5
2010 892 46.0 19.3 18.7
2011 859 44.0 19.5 22
2012 864 43.5 19.8 21.3
2013 849 41.1 20.6 17.7
2014 895 43.1 20.7 18.1
2015 852 44.0 19.3 17.5
2016 882 46.0 19.1 19.2
2017 818 43.4 18.8 16
2018 821 44.5 18.4 21.2
2019 805 43.5 18.5 21
2020 811 44.0 18.4 22.4
2021 755 42.0 17.9 20.4
2022 775 44.7 17.3 22.1
2023 782 42.7 18.2 26.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mattawan Later Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 648 n/a n/a 12
1993 661 n/a 0.0 12.7
1994 670 25.8 26.0 7.5
1995 713 31.3 22.8 6.9
1996 713 31.3 22.8 6.9
1997 716 35.0 20.5 8.1
1998 706 37.0 19.1 7.5
1999 736 38.0 19.4 6.4
2000 747 37.0 20.2 13.5
2001 747 38.6 19.4 11.8
2002 767 38.4 20.0 12.3
2003 767 38.4 20.0 12.3
2004 785 41.5 18.9 14.5
2005 772 42.5 18.2 13.4
2006 823 46.0 17.9 18.9
2007 843 54.0 15.6 12.7
2008 877 50.0 17.5 16.9
2009 921 47.0 19.6 16.5
2010 892 46.0 19.3 18.7
2011 859 44.0 19.5 22
2012 864 43.5 19.8 21.3
2013 849 41.1 20.6 17.7
2014 895 43.1 20.7 18.1
2015 852 44.0 19.3 17.5
2016 882 46.0 19.1 19.2
2017 818 43.4 18.8 16
2018 821 44.5 18.4 21.2
2019 805 43.5 18.5 21
2020 811 44.0 18.4 22.4
2021 755 42.0 17.9 20.4
2022 775 44.7 17.3 22.1
2023 782 42.7 18.2 26.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mattawan Later Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $358 (3.8%) $8,968 (96.2%) $9,326
2020 $315 (3.5%) $8,643 (96.5%) $8,958
2021 $450 (4.3%) $9,984 (95.7%) $10,434
2022 $798 (6.6%) $11,228 (93.4%) $12,025
2023 $629 (5.0%) $11,884 (95.0%) $12,514

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mattawan Later Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 242nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 154th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mattawan Later Elementary School)62.760
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Mattawan Consolidated School)62.760
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Mattawan Later Elementary School)6968.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Mattawan Consolidated School)6968.5
 0.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Mattawan Later Elementary School)67.569.8
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Mattawan Consolidated School)67.569.8
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Mattawan Later Elementary School)67.267.2
   4th Grade Math (Mattawan Consolidated School)67.267.2
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Mattawan Later Elementary School)61.770.9
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Mattawan Consolidated School)61.770.9
 9.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Mattawan Later Elementary School)50.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Mattawan Consolidated School)50.457.9
 7.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Mattawan Later Elementary School)23.728.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Mattawan Consolidated School)23.728.2
 4.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students805782
 2.9%
African American2013
 35%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian87
 12.5%
Hispanic4352
 20.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White693660
 4.8%
Two or More Races3847
 23.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21%26.7%
 5.7%


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Students who attend Mattawan Later Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mattawan Middle School
High : Mattawan High School

Mattawan Later Elementary School ranks 150th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 782 students attended Mattawan Later Elementary School.

Students at Mattawan Later Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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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.

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