Is William G Mather Elementary School a good school?

William G Mather Elementary School ranks 535 th of 1470 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend William G Mather Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 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 79% White, 14% American Indian, 3% 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

William G Mather Elementary School in Munising MI

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William G Mather Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks William G Mather Elementary School 535^th of 1470 Michigan public elementary schools. (See William G Mather Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Munising Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Munising Public Schools 345^th of 606 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for William G Mather Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at William G Mather Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2006	56.83	809^th	1545	47.6%
2007	46.12	1080^th	1565	31.0%
2008	53.80	945^th	1577	40.1%
2009	58.51	831^st	1589	47.7%
2010	51.28	1038^th	1552	33.1%
2011	55.82	881^st	1552	43.2%
2012	47.44	896^th	1566	42.8%
2013	64.40	546^th	1563	65.1%
2014	58.51	668^th	1533	56.4%
2015	75.74	346^th	1580	78.1%
2016	53.25	735^th	1548	52.5%
2017	40.60	861^st	1466	41.3%
2018	55.35	694^th	1448	52.1%
2019	29.67	986^th	1408	30.0%
2021	48.06	543^rd	1153	52.9%
2022	50.53	614^th	1344	54.3%
2023	61.15	535^th	1470	63.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at William G Mather Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	75.58	26^th	195	86.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at William G Mather Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	52.82	675^th	1397	51.7%
2019	39.41	715^th	1134	36.9%
2021	54.57	289^th	749	61.4%
2022	50.92	494^th	1099	55.1%
2023	59.16	461^st	1350	65.9%

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Rank History for Female students at William G Mather Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	53.67	690^th	1443	52.2%
2019	26.74	882^nd	1171	24.7%
2021	31.30	643^rd	902	28.7%
2022	40.53	634^th	1106	42.7%
2023	59.45	466^th	1321	64.7%

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Rank History for Male students at William G Mather Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	53.45	698^th	1446	51.7%
2019	31.13	832^nd	1196	30.4%
2021	56.06	361^st	915	60.5%
2022	60.80	395^th	1139	65.3%
2023	46.03	686^th	1334	48.6%

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Rank History for White students at William G Mather Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	40.64	771^st	1253	38.5%
2019	21.68	941^st	1128	16.6%
2021	56.07	400^th	1005	60.2%
2022	35.18	717^th	1102	34.9%
2023	50.94	570^th	1198	52.4%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for William G Mather Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	339	0	0	0	82	n/a	n/a	0	421
1989	349	0	0	0	84	n/a	n/a	0	433
1990	357	2	0	0	77	n/a	n/a	0	436
1991	356	0	0	0	83	n/a	n/a	0	439
1992	353	0	0	0	80	n/a	n/a	0	433
1993	353	0	0	0	80	n/a	n/a	0	433
1994	334	1	2	0	76	n/a	n/a	0	413
1995	336	0	6	5	74	n/a	n/a	0	421
1996	336	0	6	5	74	n/a	n/a	0	421
1997	397	0	6	8	78	n/a	n/a	0	489
1998	327	0	5	6	65	n/a	n/a	0	403
1999	321	0	3	1	68	n/a	n/a	0	393
2000	297	0	7	2	54	n/a	n/a	0	360
2001	275	0	5	4	60	n/a	n/a	0	344
2002	229	1	3	4	51	n/a	n/a	0	288
2003	229	1	3	4	51	n/a	n/a	0	288
2004	210	3	3	5	62	n/a	n/a	1	284
2005	290	2	3	3	84	n/a	n/a	1	383
2006	280	2	7	6	88	n/a	n/a	0	383
2007	305	0	7	5	75	n/a	n/a	10	402
2008	286	3	6	9	78	n/a	n/a	1	383
2009	248	2	3	11	75	n/a	n/a	0	339
2010	264	3	2	10	71	n/a	n/a	0	350
2011	272	3	1	7	60	0	0	0	343
2012	276	4	2	9	57	0	1	0	349
2013	277	1	3	9	49	0	1	0	340
2014	232	1	0	9	34	1	0	0	277
2015	244	2	2	6	42	1	0	0	297
2016	234	3	1	5	45	1	2	0	291
2017	220	1	2	6	50	1	0	0	280
2018	209	3	3	4	51	1	0	0	271
2019	224	4	3	2	49	1	1	0	284
2020	221	1	3	2	44	1	0	0	272
2021	197	2	2	3	44	0	1	0	249
2022	193	2	2	4	34	0	1	0	236
2023	197	2	2	6	34	0	8	0	249

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 William G Mather Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	421	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	433	n/a	n/a	38.1
1990	436	21.0	20.7	32.8
1991	439	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	433	n/a	0.0	0
1994	413	19.0	21.7	41.2
1995	421	20.5	20.5	35.9
1996	421	20.5	20.5	35.9
1997	489	21.0	23.3	31.3
1998	403	23.0	17.5	41.7
1999	393	23.0	17.1	37.9
2000	360	21.6	16.7	53.1
2001	344	20.3	16.9	53.5
2002	288	19.0	15.2	63.5
2003	288	19.0	15.2	63.5
2004	284	18.1	15.7	61.8
2005	383	26.3	14.6	38.2
2006	383	24.8	15.4	40.2
2007	402	24.7	16.3	37.2
2008	383	26.2	14.6	36.1
2009	339	24.0	14.1	46.3
2010	350	21.9	15.9	50.6
2011	343	21.8	15.7	50.4
2012	349	21.6	16.1	55.3
2013	340	21.5	15.8	52.4
2014	277	20.6	13.4	59.2
2015	297	20.0	14.8	55.2
2016	291	21.0	13.8	52.2
2017	280	18.3	15.2	49.6
2018	271	19.1	14.1	51.7
2019	284	19.8	14.3	56.7
2020	272	19.1	14.1	55.1
2021	249	20.1	12.3	55.4
2022	236	19.1	12.3	47.5
2023	249	20.0	12.4	49.4

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 William G Mather Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	421	n/a	n/a	n/a
1989	433	n/a	n/a	38.1
1990	436	21.0	20.7	32.8
1991	439	n/a	n/a	n/a
1992	433	n/a	n/a	n/a
1993	433	n/a	0.0	0
1994	413	19.0	21.7	41.2
1995	421	20.5	20.5	35.9
1996	421	20.5	20.5	35.9
1997	489	21.0	23.3	31.3
1998	403	23.0	17.5	41.7
1999	393	23.0	17.1	37.9
2000	360	21.6	16.7	53.1
2001	344	20.3	16.9	53.5
2002	288	19.0	15.2	63.5
2003	288	19.0	15.2	63.5
2004	284	18.1	15.7	61.8
2005	383	26.3	14.6	38.2
2006	383	24.8	15.4	40.2
2007	402	24.7	16.3	37.2
2008	383	26.2	14.6	36.1
2009	339	24.0	14.1	46.3
2010	350	21.9	15.9	50.6
2011	343	21.8	15.7	50.4
2012	349	21.6	16.1	55.3
2013	340	21.5	15.8	52.4
2014	277	20.6	13.4	59.2
2015	297	20.0	14.8	55.2
2016	291	21.0	13.8	52.2
2017	280	18.3	15.2	49.6
2018	271	19.1	14.1	51.7
2019	284	19.8	14.3	56.7
2020	272	19.1	14.1	55.1
2021	249	20.1	12.3	55.4
2022	236	19.1	12.3	47.5
2023	249	20.0	12.4	49.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for William G Mather Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$923 (8.0%)	$10,620 (92.0%)	$11,543
2020	$873 (7.3%)	$11,160 (92.8%)	$12,032
2021	$1,958 (13.5%)	$12,561 (86.5%)	$14,519
2022	$2,454 (15.4%)	$13,475 (84.6%)	$15,929
2023	$2,822 (16.9%)	$13,885 (83.1%)	$16,706

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on William G Mather Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 986^th of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 535^th of 1470 Elementary schools	33.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (William G Mather Elementary School)	28	39.4	11.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Munising Public Schools)	28	39.4	11.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (William G Mather Elementary School)	28	36.4	8.4%
3rd Grade Math (Munising Public Schools)	28	36.4	8.4%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (William G Mather Elementary School)	52	45.5	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Munising Public Schools)	52	45.5	6.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (William G Mather Elementary School)	36	34.4	1.6%
4th Grade Math (Munising Public Schools)	36	34.4	1.6%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (William G Mather Elementary School)	39.6	50	10.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Munising Public Schools)	39.6	50	10.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (William G Mather Elementary School)	26.4	50	23.6%
5th Grade Math (Munising Public Schools)	26.4	50	23.6%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (William G Mather Elementary School)	11.3	26.3	15%
5th Grade Social Studies (Munising Public Schools)	11.3	26.3	15%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	284	249	12.3%
African American	4	2	50%
American Indian	49	34	30.6%
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	2	6	200%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	224	197	12.1%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.7%	49.4%	7.3%

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				M-Step English Language Arts (2023)			M-Step Math (2023)			M-Step Science (2023)	M-Step Social Studies (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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-6	411 Elm Ave	Munising	49862	Alger County	Munising Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(906) 387-2102	249	20	12.4	49.4%	197 (79.1%)	2 (0.8%)	6 (2.4%)	2 (0.8%)	34 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.2%)	61.1	535^th of 1470 public elementary schools	63.6%		50.5	614^th of 1344 public elementary schools	54.3%	79	39.4	45.5	50.0	36.4	34.4	50.0	68.4	26.3	$16,707	$2,822	$13,885
AuTrainOnota Public School	Public	PK, KG-8	8790 Deerton Rd	Deerton	49822	Alger County	AuTrain-Onota Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(906) 343-6632	24	3	7.0	45.8%	22 (91.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.2%)								(n/a)									$37,281	$9,186	$28,095

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