Betsie Valley School

Summary:

Betsie Valley School is an elementary school located in Thompsonville, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 136 students. The school is part of the Benzie County Central Schools district, which is ranked 416 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Betsie Valley School faces several challenges, including a high-needs student population, declining academic performance, and increasing chronic absenteeism. The school has a significantly higher percentage of white students (91.91%) compared to the state average, and its academic performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally lower than the state and district averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 36% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 39.6% statewide and 27.3% in the Benzie County Central Schools district. Additionally, Betsie Valley School has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 18.8% in 2018-2019 to 44.8% in 2022-2023, which is much higher than the state average and nearby schools like Lake Ann Elementary and Homestead Hills Elementary.

Despite the relatively high per-student spending at Betsie Valley School, which has risen from $14,223 in 2019-2020 to $17,895 in 2022-2023, the academic outcomes remain below state and district averages. This raises questions about the effectiveness of resource allocation and the need for targeted interventions to improve student learning. The school's unique demographics and performance metrics compared to nearby schools and the state average suggest the need for a comprehensive review of educational strategies to address these issues and improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 17936 Cadillac Hwy
       Thompsonville, MI  49683-9237


(231) 378-4164

District: Benzie County Central Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1192nd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,895 Help


Students who attend Betsie Valley School usually attend:

Middle:    Benzie Central Middle School
High:    Benzie Central Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  140

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.0%
Two or more races:
5.7%
African American:
1.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.9% Help


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Compare Details Betsie Valley School ranks worse than 80.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 3 ranked elementary schools in the Benzie County Central Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Betsie Valley School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Benzie County Central Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (90%), two or more races (5.7%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Benzie County Central Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Betsie Valley School is 14, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Benzie County Central Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Betsie Valley School employs 10 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Betsie Valley School is $17,895, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Benzie County Central Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Betsie Valley School:

SchoolDigger ranks Betsie Valley School 1192nd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Betsie Valley School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Benzie County Central Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Benzie County Central Schools 416th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Betsie Valley School

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Rank History for all students at Betsie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 68.76 471st 1545 69.5%
2007 70.36 440th 1565 71.9%
2008 61.28 734th 1577 53.5%
2009 45.24 1136th 1589 28.5%
2010 41.67 1198th 1552 22.8%
2011 46.59 1063rd 1552 31.5%
2012 47.01 906th 1566 42.1%
2013 34.82 1115th 1563 28.7%
2014 45.87 904th 1533 41.0%
2015 27.84 1192nd 1580 24.6%
2016 34.34 1045th 1548 32.5%
2017 43.58 799th 1466 45.5%
2018 43.06 897th 1448 38.1%
2019 38.12 872nd 1408 38.1%
2021 43.88 604th 1153 47.6%
2022 39.89 763rd 1344 43.2%
2023 22.90 1099th 1470 25.2%
2024 18.44 1192nd 1486 19.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Betsie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.56 772nd 1397 44.7%
2019 53.63 482nd 1134 57.5%
2023 42.45 761st 1350 43.6%
2024 24.96 1081st 1381 21.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Betsie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.89 1204th 1443 16.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Betsie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.12 565th 1446 60.9%
2023 38.69 803rd 1334 39.8%
2024 39.67 793rd 1347 41.1%
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Rank History for White students at Betsie Valley School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.96 925th 1253 26.2%
2019 30.25 824th 1128 27.0%
2022 25.06 859th 1102 22.1%
2023 12.52 1100th 1198 8.2%
2024 12.33 1104th 1204 8.3%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Betsie Valley School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 139 0 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 146
1989 139 0 0 8 5 n/a n/a 0 152
1990 137 0 0 1 4 n/a n/a 0 142
1991 163 1 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 168
1992 174 1 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 180
1993 197 1 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 203
1994 183 1 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 191
1995 169 0 1 34 1 n/a n/a 0 205
1996 169 0 1 34 1 n/a n/a 0 205
1997 178 2 1 3 5 n/a n/a 0 189
1998 173 3 1 9 5 n/a n/a 0 191
1999 184 0 0 10 8 n/a n/a 0 202
2000 178 1 0 9 6 n/a n/a 0 194
2001 214 0 0 7 8 n/a n/a 0 229
2002 173 1 1 9 9 n/a n/a 0 193
2003 173 1 1 9 9 n/a n/a 0 193
2004 172 3 2 4 4 n/a n/a 0 185
2005 163 3 3 5 5 n/a n/a 0 179
2006 172 5 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 192
2007 157 3 4 6 6 n/a n/a 0 176
2008 163 6 n/a 5 6 n/a n/a 3 183
2009 170 2 0 4 6 n/a n/a 3 185
2010 154 1 1 4 5 n/a n/a 3 168
2011 156 1 2 7 6 0 1 0 173
2012 145 0 2 7 4 0 1 0 159
2013 139 0 2 4 4 1 0 0 150
2014 143 0 2 6 6 1 2 0 160
2015 126 0 2 3 4 1 4 0 140
2016 126 0 2 1 4 0 3 0 136
2017 134 0 1 1 4 0 1 0 141
2018 135 2 1 1 3 0 1 0 143
2019 139 2 1 1 3 0 3 0 149
2020 114 3 1 4 2 0 1 0 125
2021 120 3 0 5 0 0 3 0 131
2022 114 2 0 4 0 0 7 0 127
2023 125 1 0 4 0 0 6 0 136
2024 126 2 0 2 2 0 8 0 140

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 Betsie Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 146 n/a n/a n/a
1989 152 n/a n/a 50.7
1990 142 9.0 15.7 46.5
1991 168 n/a n/a n/a
1992 180 n/a n/a 59.4
1993 203 n/a 0.0 63.5
1994 191 9.5 20.1 55.5
1995 205 10.4 19.7 56.1
1996 205 10.4 19.7 56.1
1997 189 11.0 17.2 46.6
1998 191 11.0 17.4 37.2
1999 202 11.0 18.4 43.6
2000 194 11.1 17.5 61.3
2001 229 12.6 18.2 59
2002 193 15.0 12.9 64.2
2003 193 15.0 12.9 64.2
2004 185 14.0 13.2 71.9
2005 179 14.0 12.8 63.7
2006 192 15.0 12.8 64.6
2007 176 13.0 13.5 61.9
2008 183 12.1 15.1 79.4
2009 185 12.2 15.2 78.6
2010 168 12.0 14.0 78.2
2011 173 10.8 16.0 79.8
2012 159 11.6 13.7 79.2
2013 150 10.4 14.4 71.3
2014 160 9.7 16.4 74.4
2015 140 10.0 14.0 77.9
2016 136 8.0 17.0 69.1
2017 141 10.1 13.8 75.9
2018 143 11.0 12.9 74.8
2019 149 9.5 15.6 68.5
2020 125 9.9 12.5 70.4
2021 131 9.8 13.3 67.9
2022 127 9.0 14.0 67.7
2023 136 8.0 17.0 77.9
2024 140 10.0 14.0 72.9

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 Betsie Valley School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 146 n/a n/a n/a
1989 152 n/a n/a 50.7
1990 142 9.0 15.7 46.5
1991 168 n/a n/a n/a
1992 180 n/a n/a 59.4
1993 203 n/a 0.0 63.5
1994 191 9.5 20.1 55.5
1995 205 10.4 19.7 56.1
1996 205 10.4 19.7 56.1
1997 189 11.0 17.2 46.6
1998 191 11.0 17.4 37.2
1999 202 11.0 18.4 43.6
2000 194 11.1 17.5 61.3
2001 229 12.6 18.2 59
2002 193 15.0 12.9 64.2
2003 193 15.0 12.9 64.2
2004 185 14.0 13.2 71.9
2005 179 14.0 12.8 63.7
2006 192 15.0 12.8 64.6
2007 176 13.0 13.5 61.9
2008 183 12.1 15.1 79.4
2009 185 12.2 15.2 78.6
2010 168 12.0 14.0 78.2
2011 173 10.8 16.0 79.8
2012 159 11.6 13.7 79.2
2013 150 10.4 14.4 71.3
2014 160 9.7 16.4 74.4
2015 140 10.0 14.0 77.9
2016 136 8.0 17.0 69.1
2017 141 10.1 13.8 75.9
2018 143 11.0 12.9 74.8
2019 149 9.5 15.6 68.5
2020 125 9.9 12.5 70.4
2021 131 9.8 13.3 67.9
2022 127 9.0 14.0 67.7
2023 136 8.0 17.0 77.9
2024 140 10.0 14.0 72.9

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 Betsie Valley School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,417 (11.6%) $10,779 (88.4%) $12,196
2020 $1,412 (9.9%) $12,811 (90.1%) $14,223
2021 $1,610 (11.0%) $13,021 (89.0%) $14,631
2022 $2,333 (15.2%) $13,050 (84.8%) $15,382
2023 $3,147 (17.6%) $14,748 (82.4%) $17,895

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Betsie Valley 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 872nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1099th of 1470 Elementary schools
 12.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Betsie Valley School)45.514.3
 31.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Benzie County Central Schools)46.327.2
 19.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Betsie Valley School)52.233.3
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Benzie County Central Schools)51.138.3
 12.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Betsie Valley School)27.831.3
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Benzie County Central Schools)40.445
 4.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.843.4
 2.4%
4th Grade Math (Betsie Valley School)27.837.5
 9.7%
   4th Grade Math (Benzie County Central Schools)28.332.5
 4.2%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.836.7
 5.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Betsie Valley School)3635.3
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Benzie County Central Schools)42.239.7
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Betsie Valley School)2823.5
 4.5%
   5th Grade Math (Benzie County Central Schools)28.427.4
 1%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students149136
 8.7%
African American21
 50%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic14
 300%
Pacific Islander00
White139125
 10.1%
Two or More Races36
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68.5%77.9%
 9.5%


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Students who attend Betsie Valley School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Benzie Central Middle School
High : Benzie Central Senior High School

Students at Betsie Valley School are 90% White, 6% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Hispanic, 1% American Indian.

Betsie Valley School ranks in the bottom 19.8% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 140 students attended Betsie Valley School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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