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William G Mather Elementary School

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William G Mather Elementary School ranks 777 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

777^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 48% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

William G Mather Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Munising, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 242 students. The school is part of the Munising Public Schools district, which is ranked 411 out of 613 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high ranking of 346 out of 1,580 Michigan elementary schools in 2014-2015 to a low of 986 out of 1,408 in 2018-2019. In the most recent school year (2024-2025), William G Mather Elementary School ranked 777 out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. While female students and special education students have performed well, the school has seen a decline in the performance of white students. Additionally, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, significantly above the state average, and a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Despite these challenges, the exceptional performance of the school's special education students, ranking 26 out of 195 Michigan elementary schools in 2022-2023, is a notable bright spot. The school's academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, has been mixed compared to the state and district averages, with some areas of strength, such as 4th-grade English Language Arts and 5th-grade Science. The school's per-student spending has increased in recent years, and the student-teacher ratio has remained relatively stable.

253

Students ?

15.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,400

Per pupil spending ?

51.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

411 Elm Ave
Munising, MI 49862-1135

(906) 387-2102

District: Munising Public Schools

Students who attend William G Mather Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Munising High and Middle School

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.8%

American Indian:

13.4%

Two or more races:

4.7%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2015 → 48th in 2025

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 30 percentile points since 2015

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

!Math scores 11 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school37%

District avg37%

Michigan avg39%

777^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 30 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

411^th of 613Munising 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	45.7	777 of 1488	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	56.8	600 of 1486	59.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.1	535 of 1470	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.5	614 of 1344	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.1	543 of 1153	52.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	29.7	986 of 1408	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	55.4	694 of 1448	52.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	40.6	861 of 1466	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	53.3	735 of 1548	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2015	75.7	346 of 1580	78.1%	★★★★☆
2014	58.5	668 of 1533	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2013	64.4	546 of 1563	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	47.4	896 of 1566	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2011	55.8	881 of 1552	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	51.3	1038 of 1552	33.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	58.5	831 of 1589	47.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	53.8	945 of 1577	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	46.1	1080 of 1565	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2006	56.8	809 of 1545	47.6%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	39.0	786 of 1338	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	59.7	476 of 1342	64.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.5	466 of 1321	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.5	634 of 1106	42.7%	★★☆☆☆
2021	31.3	643 of 902	28.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	26.7	882 of 1171	24.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	53.7	690 of 1443	52.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	56.2	522 of 1346	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.1	515 of 1381	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.2	461 of 1350	65.9%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.9	494 of 1099	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2021	54.6	289 of 749	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.4	715 of 1134	36.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	52.8	675 of 1397	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	43.9	739 of 1366	45.9%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.7	727 of 1347	46.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	46.0	686 of 1334	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	60.8	395 of 1139	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	56.1	361 of 915	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	31.1	832 of 1196	30.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	53.5	698 of 1446	51.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2023	75.6	26 of 195	86.7%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	33.7	829 of 1206	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.0	684 of 1204	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.9	570 of 1198	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	35.2	717 of 1102	34.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	56.1	400 of 1005	60.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	21.7	941 of 1128	16.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	40.6	771 of 1253	38.5%	★★☆☆☆

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)

Special Education (2023)87th percentile+23 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)61st percentile+13 vs school

Male (2025)46th percentile~ school

Female (2025)41st percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)31st percentile-17 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Science59%+19 vs state

English Language Arts41%~ state avg

Social Studies31%~ state avg

Math28%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				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	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th 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
William G Mather Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	411 Elm Ave	Munising	49862	Alger County	Munising Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 387-2102	253	17	15.0	51.4%	202 (79.8%)	1 (0.4%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (13.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.7%)	45.7	777^th of 1488 public elementary schools	47.8%		56.8	600^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.6%	177	35.4	46.2	43.8	27.1	30.8	25.0	59.4	31.3	$18,400	$1,930	$16,470
AuTrainOnota Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	8790 Deerton Rd	Deerton	49822	Alger County	AuTrain-Onota Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 343-6632	20	2	10.0	30.0%	16 (80.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (15.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (5.0%)								(n/a)									$45,344	$3,855	$41,489

Frequently Asked Questions about William G Mather Elementary School

What district is William G Mather Elementary School in?

Munising Public Schools

Is William G Mather Elementary School a good school?

William G Mather Elementary School ranks 777^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend William G Mather Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 253 students attended William G Mather Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of William G Mather Elementary School?

Students at William G Mather Elementary School are 80% White, 13% American Indian, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of William G Mather Elementary School attend?

Students who attend William G Mather Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Munising High and Middle School

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