Adams Upper Elementary School
Adams Upper Elementary School serves 841 students in grades 3-6.
Adams Upper Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Adams Upper Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Adams Upper Elementary School's student population of 841 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-6 |
| Total Students | 841 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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School Comparison
Adams Upper Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Adams Upper Elementary School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2577 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 5% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 31% | 18% |
| White | 53% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Wayne-Westland Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Adams Upper Elementary School is Wayne Memorial High School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alexander Hamilton Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Westland Alexander Hamilton Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-4 | 478 students10
0.4 miles
1031 South Schuman St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2650 0.4 K-4 478 - Wayne Wayne Memorial High School Math: 3% | Reading: 3%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 1,692 student10
0.7 miles
3001 4th St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2206 0.7 8-12 1,692 - Wayne Tinkham Alternative Education Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 200 students10
0.9 miles
3001 Fourth St
Wayne, MI 48184
(734) 419-2436 0.9 8-12 200 - Westland John Marshall Upper Elementary School Math: 14% | Reading: 29%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 3-6 | 843 students10
1.1 miles
35100 Bayview St
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2277 1.1 3-6 843 - Westland Wildwood Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 29%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-4 | 468 students10
1.2 miles
500 North Wildwood St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2790 1.2 PK-4 468
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