Serving 621 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Schuchard 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 28% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 621 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Schuchard Elementary School's student population of 621 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
621 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Schuchard Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Schuchard Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#1923 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
86%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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 Schuchard Elementary School's ranking?
Schuchard Elementary School is ranked #1923 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Schuchard Elementary School?
621 students attend Schuchard Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Schuchard Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Schuchard Elementary School?
Schuchard Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Schuchard Elementary School offer ?
Schuchard Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Schuchard Elementary School part of?
Schuchard Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools School District.
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