Sparta Area Schools District
- 465 SOUTH UNION ST
- SPARTA, MI 49345
- (616) 887-8253
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.5% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 3.8% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $7,832 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 19.6 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | - |
| Number of Students | 2,897 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 148 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.6% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 95.7% | 94.8% | |
| 2008 | 96.2% | 91.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 94.1% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 96.1% | 89.8% | |
| 2008 | 89.0% | 86.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 86.8% | 83.2% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 70.9% | 61.1% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 97.9% | 91.5% | |
| 2009 | 95.5% | 92.3% | |
| 2008 | 92.6% | 87.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.3% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 89.8% | 84.1% | |
| 2008 | 86.6% | 82.8% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 50.3% | 47.2% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 40.1% | 44.4% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 79.6% | 76.6% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.4% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 83.9% | 79.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.8% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 85.4% | 85.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 87.3% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 88.9% | 81.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.2% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 86.6% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 81.8% | 79.9% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 91.7% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 89.7% | 87.7% | |
| 2008 | 83.9% | 80.5% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.7% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 79.0% | 73.4% | |
| 2008 | 76.4% | 73.6% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 82.0% | 79.5% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 75.3% | 75.7% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.5% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 85.0% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 91.8% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.8% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 78.3% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 86.6% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.8% | 47.8% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 81.7% | 77.9% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 85.9% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 81.4% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 82.7% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 78.8% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.5% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 87.2% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 82.7% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.3% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 86.9% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 89.3% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 84.6% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 79.5% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 82.1% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 81.1% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 79.2% | 72.4% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 54.3% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 50.0% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 43.8% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 66.4% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 61.2% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 61.6% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 61.2% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 65.3% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 67.0% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.3% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 87.2% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 85.2% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 42.4% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 46.4% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 45.3% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 51.5% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 54.2% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 2,897 | 19.6 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 243 |
| 1st Grade Students | 208 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 182 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 218 |
| 4th Grade Students | 189 |
| 5th Grade Students | 212 |
| 6th Grade Students | 203 |
| 7th Grade Students | 194 |
| 8th Grade Students | 209 |
| 9th Grade Students | 249 |
| 10th Grade Students | 256 |
| 11th Grade Students | 240 |
| 12th Grade Students | 219 |
| Ungraded Students | 1 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 19 |
| Hispanic | 307 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 43 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 2,480 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 1,467 |
| Female | 1,386 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 148 | 19.6 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 2 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 6 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 46 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 70 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 24 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 28 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 1 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 4 |
| Elementary | - |
| Secondary | 3 |
| Other | 1 |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 1 |
| Library Support Staff | 3 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 100 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 6 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 2 |
| School Administrators | 10 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 17 |
| Student Support Services | 13 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 52 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $29,217,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $8,927,000 | 30.6% |
| Property Tax | $5,150,000 | 17.6% |
| Other School Systems | $2,173,000 | 7.4% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $48,000 | 0.2% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $32,000 | 0.1% |
| School Lunch | $473,000 | 1.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $117,000 | 0.4% |
| Other Sales and Services | $406,000 | 1.4% |
| Rents and Royalties | $4,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $369,000 | 1.3% |
| Private Contributions | $46,000 | 0.2% |
| Miscellaneous | $109,000 | 0.4% |
| Total State Revenues | $19,350,000 | 66.2% |
| General Formula Assistance | $17,442,000 | 59.7% |
| Special Education Programs | $982,000 | 3.4% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $372,000 | 1.3% |
| Bilingual Education Programs | $12,000 | 0.04% |
| School Lunch Programs | $31,000 | 0.1% |
| Other Programs | $511,000 | 1.7% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $940,000 | 3.2% |
| Through State - Title I | $338,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $197,000 | 0.7% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $1,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $341,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $63,000 | 0.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $23,214,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $15,436,000 | 66.5% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $6,850,000 | 29.5% |
| Student Support | $656,000 | 2.2% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $779,000 | 2.7% |
| General Administration Support | $490,000 | 1.7% |
| School Administration Support | $1,519,000 | 5.2% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $1,614,000 | 5.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $1,010,000 | 3.5% |
| Other Support Services | $782,000 | 2.7% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $928,000 | 4.0% |
| Food Services | $928,000 | 3.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.5% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 184 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 39 | 3.8% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Sparta Area Schools District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 7
- Students: 2,897
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 148
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| APPLEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
240 East Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI Public | 3-5 | 619 | 19.1 |  Review This School |
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| ENGLISHVILLE SCHOOL | ||||
8285 Vinton Ave Nw
Sparta, MI Public | 9-12 | 75 | 16.7 | Review This School |
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| RIDGEVIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
560 West Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI Public | KG-2 | 671 | 21.2 | Review This School |
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| SPARTA ADULT EDUCATION SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
480 South State St
Sparta, MI Public | 9-12 | - | - | Review This School |
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| SPARTA HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
475 West Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI Public | 9-12 | 889 | 20.5 |  4 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| SPARTA MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
480 South State St
Sparta, MI Public | 6-8 | 606 | 17.2 | Review This School |
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| WHITE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
1655 12 Mile Rd Nw
Sparta, MI Public | PK | - | - | Review This School |
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