Edgemont Elementary School

125 Edgemont St
Belleville, MI 48111
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 358 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Edgemont Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Edgemont Elementary School serves the southern part of Belleville, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 14 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Edgemont Elementary School's student population of 358 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
358 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Calendar
School Motto
Strong Beginnings, Bright Futures

School Rankings

Edgemont Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edgemont Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2078 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

20-24%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
1%
4%

Showing 2006–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
7%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Black
28%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
56%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
44%
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
34.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Edgemont Elementary School's ranking?
Edgemont Elementary School is ranked #2078 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Edgemont Elementary School often compared to?
Edgemont Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Keystone Academy, Savage Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Edgemont Elementary School?
358 students attend Edgemont Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Edgemont Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edgemont Elementary School?
Edgemont Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Edgemont Elementary School offer ?
Edgemont Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Edgemont Elementary School part of?
Edgemont Elementary School is part of Van Buren School District.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 358 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : Edgemont Elementary School serves the southern part of Belleville, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 14 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 6.4 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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