Clayton H Symons Elementary School
Tel:
(734) 439-5300
Clayton H Symons Elementary School serves 435 students in grades 3-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Clayton H Symons Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Clayton H Symons Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Clayton H Symons Elementary School's student population of 435 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 435 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Clayton H Symons Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Clayton H Symons Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #975 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 4% | 18% |
| White | 86% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Milan Area Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Clayton H Symons Elementary School is Milan High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Milan Middle School (1.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Milan Milan High School Grades: 9-12 | 722 students
0.3 miles
200 Big Red Dr
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5000 0.3 9-12 722 - Milan Milan Alternative Education Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 43 students
1.3 miles
920 North Street
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5050 1.3 9-12 43 - Milan Milan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 483 students
1.3 miles
920 North St
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5200 1.3 6-8 483 - Milan Paddock Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 424 students
1.3 miles
707 Marvin St
Milan, MI 48160
(734) 439-5100 1.3 PK-2 424 - Ypsilanti South Arbor Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 799 students
6.4 miles
8200 Carpenter Rd
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
(734) 528-2821 6.4 K-8 799
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