Serving 306 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Auburn Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 306 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Auburn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Auburn Elementary School's student population of 306 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
306 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Auburn Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Auburn Elementary School is 0.71, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2858 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
21%
9%
Black
38%
18%
White
33%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auburn Elementary School's ranking?
Auburn Elementary School is ranked #2858 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Auburn Elementary School often compared to?
Auburn Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Auburn Elementary School?
306 students attend Auburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Auburn Elementary School students are Black, 33% of students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Auburn Elementary School?
Auburn Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Auburn Elementary School offer ?
Auburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Auburn Elementary School part of?
Auburn Elementary School is part of Avondale School District.
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