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North Central Elementary School

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North Central Elementary School ranks 875 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

875^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 41% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

North Central Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 125 students in grades PK-5 in Hermansville, Michigan, which is part of the North Central Area Schools district.

While North Central Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking and rating over the past several years, dropping from a high of 216 out of 1,466 Michigan elementary schools in 2016-2017 to a ranking of 875 out of 1,488 in 2024-2025, the school's performance varies across different student groups. Female students and low socioeconomic status students perform relatively well, ranking in the top 25-35% of Michigan elementary schools, while male students and white students perform much worse, ranking in the bottom 25-35% of schools. Additionally, the school has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 26.1% to 30.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

On a positive note, North Central Elementary School performs better than the state average in 3rd and 4th grade Math, and the school has seen a significant increase in its per-student spending, from $9,577 in 2020-2021 to $16,222 in 2023-2024, which is higher than the nearby Norway Elementary School and Bark River-Harris Elementary School. The school's leadership and district should closely examine the factors contributing to the overall decline in performance and work to address the underlying issues, particularly the equity concerns and attendance challenges.

123

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,222

Per pupil spending ?

50.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

5465 Third St
Hermansville, MI 49847

(906) 498-7737

District: North Central Area Schools

Students who attend North Central Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	North Central Middle School
High:	North Central Area Senior High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Hispanic:

4.9%

American Indian:

4.9%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 70th percentile in 2015 → 41st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Michigan average (33% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 29 percentile points since 2015

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg33%

Michigan avg39%

875^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Bottom 41%▼ down 29 pts since 2015

From top 30% (2015) to bottom 41% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

185^th of 613North Central Area 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	39.3	875 of 1488	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.2	815 of 1486	45.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	55.6	607 of 1470	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	46.3	675 of 1344	49.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	44.7	596 of 1153	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.2	336 of 1408	76.1%	★★★★☆
2018	74.6	370 of 1448	74.4%	★★★★☆
2017	79.6	216 of 1466	85.3%	★★★★☆
2016	76.0	308 of 1548	80.1%	★★★★☆
2015	68.7	469 of 1580	70.3%	★★★★☆
2014	77.5	304 of 1533	80.2%	★★★★☆
2013	72.8	387 of 1563	75.2%	★★★★☆
2012	73.3	385 of 1566	75.4%	★★★★☆
2011	70.2	479 of 1552	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2010	78.0	215 of 1552	86.1%	★★★★☆
2009	78.4	253 of 1589	84.1%	★★★★☆
2008	77.7	272 of 1577	82.8%	★★★★☆
2007	74.6	321 of 1565	79.5%	★★★★☆
2006	66.5	541 of 1545	65.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	71.2	319 of 1338	76.2%	★★★★☆
2024	67.1	355 of 1342	73.5%	★★★★☆
2018	69.1	434 of 1443	69.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	46.6	680 of 1346	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	65.3	359 of 1381	74.0%	★★★★☆
2023	65.6	353 of 1350	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	65.7	292 of 1099	73.4%	★★★★☆
2019	70.6	225 of 1134	80.2%	★★★★☆
2018	95.6	14 of 1397	99.0%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	24.4	1009 of 1366	26.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.3	840 of 1347	37.6%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.3	762 of 1334	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	47.6	447 of 915	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	82.6	145 of 1196	87.9%	★★★★☆
2018	90.2	84 of 1446	94.2%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	28.9	893 of 1206	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	28.8	874 of 1204	27.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	43.1	684 of 1198	42.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.3	716 of 1102	35.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	34.2	683 of 1005	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.4	489 of 1128	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2018	68.2	371 of 1253	70.4%	★★★★☆

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 (2025)76th percentile+35 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)49th percentile+8 vs school

Male (2025)26th percentile-15 vs school

White (2025)26th percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

Math42%+3 vs state

English Language Arts29%-14 vs state

Science25%-15 vs state

Social Studies20%-10 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 English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th 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
North Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5465 Third St	Hermansville	49847	Menominee County	North Central Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 498-7737	123	10	12.4	50.4%	109 (88.6%)	1 (0.8%)	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	39.3	875^th of 1488 public elementary schools	41.2%		42.2	815^th of 1486 public elementary schools	45.2%	60		37.9	15.8		55.6	51.7	15.0		25.0	20.0	$16,222	$1,421	$14,801
Bark RiverHarris Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	Hwy Us 2 41	Harris	49845	Menominee County	Bark River-Harris School District	No	No	No	Yes	(906) 466-5334	410	27	15.1	47.6%	361 (88.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	76.6	314^th of 1488 public elementary schools	78.9%		74	340^th of 1486 public elementary schools	77.1%	26	51.7	56.9	56.6	56.3	60.3	44.8	50.9	39.6	50.9	47.2	$13,591	$1,391	$12,200
Norway Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	300 Section St	Norway	49870	Dickinson County	Norway-Vulcan Area Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(906) 563-9543	242	17	14.2	40.1%	230 (95.0%)	2 (0.8%)	7 (2.9%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	88	158^th of 1488 public elementary schools	89.4%		82.1	227^th of 1486 public elementary schools	84.7%	69	50.0	72.7	71.4		83.3	66.7	64.3		64.3	40.5	$15,094	$1,245	$13,849

Frequently Asked Questions about North Central Elementary School

What schools do graduates of North Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Central Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Central Middle School
High : North Central Area Senior High School

How many students attend North Central Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 123 students attended North Central Elementary School.

What district is North Central Elementary School in?

North Central Area Schools

What is the racial makeup of North Central Elementary School?

Students at North Central Elementary School are 89% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% American Indian.

Is North Central Elementary School a good school?

North Central Elementary School ranks 875^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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