Alfred E Upton Elementary School

4400 Mandalay Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
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Top 50%
Serving 303 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alfred E Upton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alfred E Upton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Alfred E Upton Elementary School's student population of 303 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
303 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Alfred E Upton Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alfred E Upton Elementary School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1106 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alfred E Upton Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alfred E Upton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alfred E Upton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alfred E Upton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
23%
18%
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White
60%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alfred E Upton Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alfred E Upton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.58
This chart displays the diversity score of Alfred E Upton Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alfred E Upton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alfred E Upton Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alfred E Upton Elementary School's ranking?
Alfred E Upton Elementary School is ranked #1106 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Alfred E Upton Elementary School often compared to?
Alfred E Upton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Addams Elementary And Ecc by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Alfred E Upton Elementary School?
303 students attend Alfred E Upton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Alfred E Upton Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alfred E Upton Elementary School?
Alfred E Upton Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alfred E Upton Elementary School offer ?
Alfred E Upton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Alfred E Upton Elementary School part of?
Alfred E Upton Elementary School is part of Royal Oak Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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