Serving 308 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Quarton Elementary School ranks in the top 5% 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quarton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Quarton Elementary School's student population of 308 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
308 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quarton Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quarton Elementary School is 0.22, which is less 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
#146 out of 2925 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
88%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quarton Elementary School's ranking?
Quarton Elementary School is ranked #146 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Quarton Elementary School often compared to?
Quarton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierce Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Quarton Elementary School?
308 students attend Quarton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Quarton Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quarton Elementary School?
Quarton Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Quarton Elementary School offer ?
Quarton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Quarton Elementary School part of?
Quarton Elementary School is part of Birmingham Public Schools School District.
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