Magahay Elementary School (Closed 2011)

44700 Oleander Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
347 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
85-89%
78%
(09-10)
90-94%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)
2%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)
10%
20%
White
(09-10)
88%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
100%
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
45%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Magahay Elementary School?
347 students attend Magahay Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Magahay Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Magahay Elementary School offer ?
Magahay Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Magahay Elementary School part of?
Magahay Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.

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