Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School

Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School serves 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Top 1% in MI)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School's student population of 231 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
231 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is 0.06, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
6-9%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
15-19%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
97%
18%
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White
2%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.06
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
231 students attend Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School offer ?
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School part of?
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 231 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6-9% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 15-19% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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