Serving 812 students in grades 3-5, Mattawan Later Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 812 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Mattawan Later Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mattawan Later Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Mattawan Later Elementary School?
812 students attend Mattawan Later Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Mattawan Later Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mattawan Later Elementary School?
Mattawan Later Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mattawan Later Elementary School offer ?
Mattawan Later Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Mattawan Later Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 3-5
Enrollment: 812 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 16%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 60% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 62% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 58% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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