Botsford Elementary School
Tel:
(248)919-0402
- Botsford Elementary School serves 423 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Botsford Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Botsford Elementary School's student population of 423 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 423 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Botsford Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Botsford Elementary School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2469 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 20% | 18% |
| White | 66% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clarenceville School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Botsford Elementary School is Clarenceville Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Livonia Clarenceville Middle School Grades: 6-12 | 430 students
0.6 miles
20210 Middlebelt Rd
Livonia, MI 48152
(248)919-0406 0.6 6-12 430 - Livonia Clarenceville High School Grades: 9-12 | 558 students
0.7 miles
20155 Middlebelt Rd
Livonia, MI 48152
(248)919-0408 0.7 9-12 558 - Livonia Grand River Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 766 students
0.7 miles
28111 8 Mile Rd
Livonia, MI 48152
(248)893-6100 0.7 K-8 766 - Livonia Grandview Elementary School Grades: K-12 | 401 students
0.8 miles
19814 Louise St
Livonia, MI 48152
(248)919-0404 0.8 K-12 401 - Redford Southeast Michigan Virtual Academy Grades: 9-12 | 230 students
1.0 miles
17715 Brady
Redford, MI 48240
(313)242-6001 1.0 9-12 230
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