Serving 452 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Alice M Birney K8 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 7% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alice M. Birney K-8 School serves the northern part of Southfield, MI, covering an area of approximately 6.4 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alice M Birney K8 School's student population of 452 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
452 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Alice M Birney K8 School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alice M Birney K8 School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2705 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
95%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
63%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice M Birney K8 School's ranking?
Alice M Birney K8 School is ranked #2705 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Alice M Birney K8 School often compared to?
Alice M Birney K8 Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bradford Academy, University Middle School Academy, University Elementary School Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Alice M Birney K8 School?
452 students attend Alice M Birney K8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Alice M Birney K8 School students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alice M Birney K8 School?
Alice M Birney K8 School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Alice M Birney K8 School offer ?
Alice M Birney K8 School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alice M Birney K8 School part of?
Alice M Birney K8 School is part of Southfield Public School District.
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