Keicher Elementary School

Summary:

Keicher Elementary School is a public elementary school in Michigan Center, Michigan, serving 402 students in grades 3-6. The school is part of the Michigan Center School District, which is ranked 429 out of 610 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Keicher Elementary has a significantly higher percentage of white students (87.06%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower percentages of minority students. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step tests is generally below state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, Keicher's English Language Arts proficiency rates ranged from 24.5% to 50.5%, while the state averages were 37.5% to 44%. In math, Keicher's proficiency rates were even lower, ranging from 5.9% to 44%, compared to the state averages of 31% to 43.4%. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 6.5% in 2017-2018 to 14.8% in 2022-2023, which is notably higher than the state average and nearby schools.

Keicher Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the years, from 896 out of 1,408 Michigan elementary schools in 2018-2019 to 976 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024. The school's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as female students and white students, whose rankings have been consistently in the bottom quarter of Michigan elementary schools. While Keicher shares some similarities with nearby schools, such as high percentages of low-income students, it generally underperforms compared to these schools, such as Ezra Eby Elementary in the Napoleon Community Schools district, which has significantly higher academic proficiency rates and a higher statewide ranking.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 137 Broad St
       Michigan Center, MI  49254-1245


(517) 764-5200

District: Michigan Center School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
976th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,175 Help


Students who attend Keicher Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Michigan Center JrSr High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.7%
Two or more races:
7.9%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Keicher Elementary School ranks worse than 65.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.79. (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 Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), two or more races (7.9%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 61.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Keicher Elementary School is 15.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Keicher Elementary School is $14,175.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Keicher Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Keicher Elementary School 976th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Keicher Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Michigan Center School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Michigan Center School District 429th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Keicher Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Keicher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 48.81 1000th 1545 35.3%
2007 48.33 1037th 1565 33.7%
2008 53.39 957th 1577 39.3%
2009 47.42 1100th 1589 30.8%
2010 43.53 1178th 1552 24.1%
2011 48.74 1022nd 1552 34.1%
2012 45.56 940th 1566 40.0%
2013 38.84 1045th 1563 33.1%
2014 37.55 1054th 1533 31.2%
2015 43.39 943rd 1580 40.3%
2016 29.73 1112th 1548 28.2%
2017 26.31 1074th 1466 26.7%
2018 35.47 999th 1448 31.0%
2019 36.13 896th 1408 36.4%
2021 22.74 922nd 1153 20.0%
2022 20.87 1060th 1344 21.1%
2023 27.58 1029th 1470 30.0%
2024 32.79 976th 1486 34.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Keicher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.33 313th 403 22.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Keicher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.53 932nd 1397 33.3%
2019 43.96 644th 1134 43.2%
2021 22.56 644th 749 14.0%
2022 20.51 923rd 1099 16.0%
2023 32.42 916th 1350 32.1%
2024 46.21 694th 1381 49.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Keicher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.58 1022nd 1443 29.2%
2019 23.85 928th 1171 20.8%
2021 17.97 802nd 902 11.1%
2022 19.33 932nd 1106 15.7%
2023 25.65 972nd 1321 26.4%
2024 27.49 994th 1342 25.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Keicher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.41 934th 1446 35.4%
2019 41.82 698th 1196 41.6%
2021 19.98 776th 915 15.2%
2022 20.42 926th 1139 18.7%
2023 23.63 1006th 1334 24.6%
2024 32.45 897th 1347 33.4%
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Rank History for White students at Keicher Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 1029th 1253 17.9%
2019 26.72 867th 1128 23.1%
2021 19.77 856th 1005 14.8%
2022 12.33 1028th 1102 6.7%
2023 17.11 1038th 1198 13.4%
2024 22.85 978th 1204 18.8%
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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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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Keicher Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 273 0 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 281
1989 379 0 0 5 1 n/a n/a 0 385
1990 407 2 2 8 1 n/a n/a 0 420
1991 379 0 0 6 5 n/a n/a 0 390
1992 371 0 0 5 2 n/a n/a 0 378
1993 342 1 4 3 2 n/a n/a 0 352
1994 323 3 2 4 3 n/a n/a 0 335
1995 359 3 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 374
1996 359 3 4 5 3 n/a n/a 0 374
1997 456 5 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 467
1998 441 3 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 451
1999 509 11 4 7 1 n/a n/a 0 532
2000 476 7 2 11 2 n/a n/a 25 523
2001 443 11 3 11 3 n/a n/a 0 471
2002 505 8 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2003 505 8 3 5 3 n/a n/a 0 524
2004 500 9 4 7 2 n/a n/a 0 522
2005 458 8 3 8 2 n/a n/a 0 479
2006 402 4 2 5 3 n/a n/a 0 416
2007 409 6 2 4 7 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 367 10 2 3 3 n/a n/a 0 385
2009 384 11 1 3 2 n/a n/a 0 401
2010 406 14 3 6 3 n/a n/a 0 432
2011 373 14 0 9 1 0 5 0 402
2012 405 5 2 7 4 1 8 0 432
2013 388 2 3 10 2 1 7 0 413
2014 402 1 3 12 1 0 6 0 425
2015 394 2 3 9 0 0 20 0 428
2016 372 4 2 12 0 0 21 0 411
2017 364 4 1 12 0 0 18 0 399
2018 366 6 2 21 0 0 28 0 423
2019 371 6 1 15 0 0 29 0 422
2020 342 7 1 14 0 0 32 0 396
2021 340 9 1 18 0 0 32 0 400
2022 348 6 1 18 0 0 34 0 407
2023 350 4 1 18 0 0 29 0 402
2024 340 4 1 16 0 0 31 0 392

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 Keicher Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 281 n/a n/a n/a
1989 385 n/a n/a 17.4
1990 420 19.0 22.1 11.9
1991 390 n/a n/a n/a
1992 378 n/a n/a 31
1993 352 n/a 0.0 34.7
1994 335 14.0 23.9 30.1
1995 374 17.0 22.0 34.2
1996 374 17.0 22.0 34.2
1997 467 21.0 22.2 30.4
1998 451 24.0 18.8 26.4
1999 532 26.0 20.5 27.1
2000 523 31.5 15.8 36.5
2001 471 24.8 19.0 43.3
2002 524 29.5 17.8 32.3
2003 524 29.5 17.8 32.3
2004 522 25.5 20.5 36.4
2005 479 22.5 21.3 34.2
2006 416 21.5 19.3 42.5
2007 428 22.0 19.5 37.1
2008 385 22.0 17.5 43.9
2009 401 25.2 15.9 49.6
2010 432 25.0 17.2 50.5
2011 402 25.5 15.7 58
2012 432 25.0 17.2 60.6
2013 413 24.0 17.2 55.2
2014 425 24.0 17.7 53.2
2015 428 25.0 17.1 50.9
2016 411 24.0 17.1 49.6
2017 399 26.5 15.0 50.9
2018 423 27.0 15.6 56
2019 422 26.5 15.9 53.3
2020 396 25.5 15.4 55.1
2021 400 27.0 14.7 52.3
2022 407 25.0 16.2 61.4
2023 402 22.8 17.6 62.2
2024 392 24.8 15.7 61.5

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 Keicher Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 281 n/a n/a n/a
1989 385 n/a n/a 17.4
1990 420 19.0 22.1 11.9
1991 390 n/a n/a n/a
1992 378 n/a n/a 31
1993 352 n/a 0.0 34.7
1994 335 14.0 23.9 30.1
1995 374 17.0 22.0 34.2
1996 374 17.0 22.0 34.2
1997 467 21.0 22.2 30.4
1998 451 24.0 18.8 26.4
1999 532 26.0 20.5 27.1
2000 523 31.5 15.8 36.5
2001 471 24.8 19.0 43.3
2002 524 29.5 17.8 32.3
2003 524 29.5 17.8 32.3
2004 522 25.5 20.5 36.4
2005 479 22.5 21.3 34.2
2006 416 21.5 19.3 42.5
2007 428 22.0 19.5 37.1
2008 385 22.0 17.5 43.9
2009 401 25.2 15.9 49.6
2010 432 25.0 17.2 50.5
2011 402 25.5 15.7 58
2012 432 25.0 17.2 60.6
2013 413 24.0 17.2 55.2
2014 425 24.0 17.7 53.2
2015 428 25.0 17.1 50.9
2016 411 24.0 17.1 49.6
2017 399 26.5 15.0 50.9
2018 423 27.0 15.6 56
2019 422 26.5 15.9 53.3
2020 396 25.5 15.4 55.1
2021 400 27.0 14.7 52.3
2022 407 25.0 16.2 61.4
2023 402 22.8 17.6 62.2
2024 392 24.8 15.7 61.5

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 Keicher Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $931 (8.6%) $9,877 (91.4%) $10,808
2020 $946 (8.2%) $10,634 (91.8%) $11,580
2021 $1,534 (12.9%) $10,341 (87.1%) $11,875
2022 $1,479 (12.1%) $10,744 (87.9%) $12,223
2023 $2,160 (15.2%) $12,015 (84.8%) $14,175

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Keicher 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 896th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1029th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Keicher Elementary School)52.246.9
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Center School District)52.246.9
 5.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Keicher Elementary School)53.334.4
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan Center School District)53.334.4
 18.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Keicher Elementary School)43.123.4
 19.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Center School District)43.123.4
 19.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Keicher Elementary School)39.222.3
 16.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan Center School District)39.222.3
 16.9%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Keicher Elementary School)35.537.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Center School District)35.537.4
 1.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Keicher Elementary School)24.820.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan Center School District)24.820.4
 4.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Keicher Elementary School)10.412.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan Center School District)10.412.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Keicher Elementary School)3320.6
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan Center School District)3320.6
 12.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Keicher Elementary School)225.2
 16.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan Center School District)225.2
 16.8%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422402
 4.7%
African American64
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic1518
 20%
Pacific Islander00
White371350
 5.7%
Two or More Races2929
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.3%62.2%
 8.9%


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Students who attend Keicher Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Michigan Center JrSr High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Keicher Elementary School.

Keicher Elementary School ranks 976th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Keicher Elementary School are 87% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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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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