Edison Elementary School
Edison Elementary School serves 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Edison Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).
School Overview
Edison Elementary School's student population of 322 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 69% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Edison Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,120 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Edison Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2682 out of 3120 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
99%
18%
White
1%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
School Reviews
5 1/6/2020
I love this school I want to come back love you Edison I wish the best for your test scores.
1 9/20/2018
I am an elder parent to children in our local area. I volunteer and encourage families to participate in community events and efforts. I have been aware of several of my neighbors attending EDISON and visited several times. Edison is welcoming. The classrooms appear well organized and pleasant.
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