The Greenfield Union School is a school located at 420 West 7 Mile Road in Detroit, Michigan. A part of Detroit Public Schools, the school building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2011.
Serving 248 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School's student population of 248 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 38% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2756 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
96%
18%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School's ranking?
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is ranked #2756 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
248 students attend Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 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 16:1, 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 Kindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
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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