Serving 426 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Bruce Collins Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 22% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 426 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Bruce Collins Elementary School serves the southern part of Sterling Heights, MI, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bruce Collins Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Bruce Collins Elementary School's student population of 426 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
426 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Bruce Collins Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bruce Collins Elementary School is 0.38, 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
#914 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bruce Collins Elementary School's ranking?
Bruce Collins Elementary School is ranked #914 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Bruce Collins Elementary School often compared to?
Bruce Collins Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Warren Woods Middle School, Briarwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bruce Collins Elementary School?
426 students attend Bruce Collins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Bruce Collins Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bruce Collins Elementary School?
Bruce Collins Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Bruce Collins Elementary School offer ?
Bruce Collins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bruce Collins Elementary School part of?
Bruce Collins Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.
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