Summary:
Zip code 49333 in Middleville, Michigan, is home to three elementary schools—McFall Elementary School, Lee Elementary School, and Page Elementary School—all part of the Thornapple Kellogg School District, which serves roughly 1,388 students across a unique grade-band structure (PK-1, 2-3, and 4-5).
For parents, the standout academic performer is Lee Elementary School, which serves grades 2-3 and posts impressive 3rd-grade proficiency rates: 60.9% in ELA and 54% in math, both well above state averages. In contrast, Page Elementary School (grades 4-5) shows a troubling trend, with 5th-grade math proficiency dropping to just 26.9%—now below the state average—and science scores also lagging. This represents a steep decline from Lee's strong 3rd-grade math scores, suggesting a potential challenge as students transition between grade bands. McFall Elementary School serves the youngest learners (PK-1) and has no test data, but it does have the highest chronic absenteeism rate at 15.9%, though still far better than the state's 27.9% average.
Attendance across all three schools is a clear strength, improving with age: McFall at 15.9%, Lee at 11.3%, and Page at just 9.1%. Economically, Page has the highest free/reduced lunch rate (44%), yet it maintains the best attendance, while Lee has the lowest poverty rate (34.7%) and highest per-student spending ($17,408 vs. Page's $13,917). The district's overall 4-star rating and strong state ranking (180th out of 625) provide reassurance, but the significant drop in 5th-grade performance—especially in math and science—is the key issue parents should watch as their children advance through this otherwise solid school system.
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