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Mattawan Later Elementary School

Public Grades 3-5
115th
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools
Better than 92% of Michigan elementary schools
Summary

Mattawan Later Elementary School in Mattawan, MI, serves 808 students in grades 3 through 5 and is part of the highly-rated Mattawan Consolidated School district, which holds a 5-star rating and ranks in the 93rd percentile statewide.

This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with proficiency rates that far exceed state averages and most nearby schools. In the 2025-2026 school year, English Language Arts proficiency ranged from 57.8% to 67.9% across grades, compared to state averages of 38-44%. Math proficiency was even more impressive, reaching 74.7% in 4th grade—nearly double the state average. The school also excels in 5th-grade Science (63.9% proficiency) and Social Studies (52.1%), outperforming high-achieving neighbors like Moorsbridge Elementary School and 12th Street Elementary. When compared to Paw Paw Later Elementary, which serves the same grade levels, Mattawan's proficiency rates are dramatically higher across all subjects. Chronic absenteeism is also remarkably low at 11.3%, less than half the state average of 27.9% and significantly better than nearby schools like Prairie Ridge Elementary (33.9%).

Mattawan Later Elementary demonstrates strong results for Hispanic and Multi-racial students, who rank in the 99th and 95th percentiles statewide respectively, indicating an equitable learning environment. The school also achieves top-tier outcomes while spending $12,788 per student—less than several lower-performing nearby schools, such as Prairie Ridge Elementary at $18,364 per student. However, there are areas for growth. Special Education students rank in the 26th percentile statewide, a significant gap compared to the school's overall 92nd percentile ranking. Additionally, math proficiency shows a downward trend as students advance, dropping from 67.4% in 3rd grade to 58.6% in 5th grade. Despite these challenges, the combination of high attendance, strong academics, and efficient resource use paints a picture of a positive, well-managed school that delivers excellent results for most of its large student body.

808
Students ?
19.1
Student/teacher ratio ?
$12,788
Per pupil spending ?
25.2%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 56720 Murray St
       Mattawan, MI  49071-8902

(269) 668-3361

District: Mattawan Consolidated School


Students who attend Mattawan Later Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mattawan Middle School
High:    Mattawan High School
Racial breakdown:

White:
84.4%
Two or more races:
6.9%
Hispanic:
5.9%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 88th percentile in 2016 → 92nd in 2026
Strengths
Test scores above the Michigan average (63% vs 38% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 8% of Michigan elementary schools
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?
This school63%
District avg63%
Michigan avg38%
115th of 1,492
Michigan public elementary schools ?
Top 8%▲ up 4 pts since 2016
From top 12% (2016) to top 8% (2026)
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SchoolDigger rating ?
43rd of 625Mattawan Consolidated School 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

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202691.2115 of 149292.3%★★★★★
202589.3133 of 148891.1%★★★★★
202487.9150 of 148689.9%★★★★☆
202386.8154 of 147089.5%★★★★☆
202281.2208 of 134484.5%★★★★☆
202182.7152 of 115386.8%★★★★☆
201979.1242 of 140882.8%★★★★☆
201882.3236 of 144883.7%★★★★☆
201776.4263 of 146682.1%★★★★☆
201683.9183 of 154888.2%★★★★☆
201584.0187 of 158088.2%★★★★☆
201484.5159 of 153389.6%★★★★☆
201384.9164 of 156389.5%★★★★☆
201283.3200 of 156687.2%★★★★☆
201177.5266 of 155282.9%★★★★☆
201077.4233 of 155285.0%★★★★☆
200977.3289 of 158981.8%★★★★☆
200876.8295 of 157781.3%★★★★☆
200779.4207 of 156586.8%★★★★☆
200678.7205 of 154586.7%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202689.497 of 134392.8%★★★★★
202585.8144 of 133889.2%★★★★☆
202482.3174 of 134287.0%★★★★☆
202386.5117 of 132191.1%★★★★★
202273.6225 of 110679.7%★★★★☆
202173.1172 of 90280.9%★★★★☆
201970.1295 of 117174.8%★★★★☆
201877.6280 of 144380.6%★★★★☆

Hispanic

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202694.03 of 22598.7%★★★★★
202594.93 of 20998.6%★★★★★
202477.729 of 20185.6%★★★★☆
202382.513 of 18893.1%★★★★★
202286.14 of 8695.3%★★★★★
201963.624 of 8672.1%★★★★☆
201891.29 of 22295.9%★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202679.4172 of 135287.3%★★★★☆
202580.6151 of 134688.8%★★★★☆
202473.4255 of 138181.5%★★★★☆
202373.4227 of 135083.2%★★★★☆
202259.6379 of 109965.5%★★★☆☆
202140.5457 of 74939.0%★★☆☆☆
201954.0477 of 113457.9%★★★☆☆
201862.5453 of 139767.6%★★★☆☆

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202688.7115 of 137291.6%★★★★★
202588.4123 of 136691.0%★★★★★
202487.0125 of 134790.7%★★★★★
202381.1201 of 133484.9%★★★★☆
202280.0179 of 113984.3%★★★★☆
202182.0108 of 91588.2%★★★★☆
201979.7186 of 119684.4%★★★★☆
201883.2201 of 144686.1%★★★★☆

Multi-racial

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202690.45 of 10495.2%★★★★★
202585.611 of 9388.2%★★★★☆
202489.04 of 7894.9%★★★★★
202390.43 of 8196.3%★★★★★
201872.618 of 8177.8%★★★★☆

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202630.1183 of 24625.6%★☆☆☆☆
202525.6210 of 25216.7%★☆☆☆☆
202433.4159 of 22529.3%★★☆☆☆
202330.3150 of 19523.1%★☆☆☆☆
202223.029 of 329.4%★☆☆☆☆
201933.517 of 2222.7%★☆☆☆☆
201866.787 of 40378.4%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202685.8143 of 119988.1%★★★★☆
202583.7157 of 120687.0%★★★★☆
202482.3169 of 120486.0%★★★★☆
202382.8161 of 119886.6%★★★★☆
202277.9202 of 110281.7%★★★★☆
202180.5142 of 100585.9%★★★★☆
201976.7211 of 112881.3%★★★★☆
201876.1256 of 125379.6%★★★★☆
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)
Hispanic (2026)99th percentile+6 vs school
Multi-racial (2026)95th percentile+3 vs school
Female (2026)93rd percentile~ school
Male (2026)92nd percentile~ school
White (2026)88th percentile-4 vs school
Low Socio Economic Status (2026)87th percentile-5 vs school
Special Education (2026)26th percentile-67 vs school
By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?
Math67%+28 vs state
Science64%+24 vs state
English Language Arts64%+23 vs state
Social Studies52%+25 vs state

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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





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Frequently Asked Questions about Mattawan Later Elementary School

In the 2024-25 school year, 808 students attended Mattawan Later Elementary School.

Students at Mattawan Later Elementary School are 84% White, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 1% African American.

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

Middle : Mattawan Middle School
High : Mattawan High School

Yes. Mattawan Later Elementary School ranks in the top 7.7% of Michigan elementary schools.

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