Serving 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Auburn 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 was 6-9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 75% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
333 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
1992
Campus Size
50 acres
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2751 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
18%
9%
Black
52%
18%
White
25%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Yellow Jackets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Auburn Elementary School's ranking?
Auburn Elementary School is ranked #2751 out of 3,025 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Auburn Elementary School?
333 students attend Auburn Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Auburn Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Auburn Elementary School?
Auburn Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Auburn Elementary School offer ?
Auburn Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Auburn Elementary School part of?
Auburn Elementary School is part of Avondale School District.
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