Serving 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Beck Centennial Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 406 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Beck Centennial Elementary School serves the northeast part of Macomb, MI, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a typical driving distance of 5-10 minutes from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Beck Centennial Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Beck Centennial Elementary School's student population of 406 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
406 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Beck Centennial Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Beck Centennial Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#520 out of 3025 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
86%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Beck Centennial Elementary School's ranking?
Beck Centennial Elementary School is ranked #520 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Beck Centennial Elementary School often compared to?
Beck Centennial Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd Ebeling Elementary School, Flickinger Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Beck Centennial Elementary School?
406 students attend Beck Centennial Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Beck Centennial Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Beck Centennial Elementary School?
Beck Centennial Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Beck Centennial Elementary School offer ?
Beck Centennial Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beck Centennial Elementary School part of?
Beck Centennial Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.
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