Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R Grant Graham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 376 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
R Grant Graham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
R Grant Graham Elementary School's student population of 376 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
376 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
R Grant Graham 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 R Grant Graham Elementary School is 0.72, 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
#1690 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
18%
3%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
44%
18%
White
19%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Grant Graham Elementary School's ranking?
R Grant Graham Elementary School is ranked #1690 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are R Grant Graham Elementary School often compared to?
R Grant Graham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School, Auburn Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend R Grant Graham Elementary School?
376 students attend R Grant Graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of R Grant Graham Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 18% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of R Grant Graham Elementary School?
R Grant Graham Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does R Grant Graham Elementary School offer ?
R Grant Graham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is R Grant Graham Elementary School part of?
R Grant Graham Elementary School is part of Avondale School District.
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