Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Fillmore 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 was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-34% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 28% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
16%
18%
White
72%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Fillmore Elementary School?
304 students attend Fillmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Fillmore Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fillmore Elementary School?
Fillmore Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Fillmore Elementary School offer ?
Fillmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Fillmore Elementary School part of?
Fillmore Elementary School is part of Warren Consolidated Schools School District.
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