Messmore Elementary School
Messmore Elementary School serves 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Messmore Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Messmore Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Messmore Elementary School's student population of 328 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 328 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
Messmore Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Messmore Elementary School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #32 out of 3119 schools (Top 5%) | |
| ||
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 37% |
| ||
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 43% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 31% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 18% |
| White | 59% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.52 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Utica Community Schools School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Messmore Elementary School is Davis Junior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Plumbrook Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sterling Heights Davis Junior High School Math: 38% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-9 | 818 students10
0.3 miles
11311 Plumbrook Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-2700 0.3 7-9 818 - Sterling Heights Plumbrook Elementary School Math: 33% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-6 | 497 students10
0.5 miles
39660 Spalding Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-6000 0.5 PK-6 497 - Sterling Heights Adlai Stevenson High School Math: 2% | Reading: 2%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 10-12 | 1,914 student10
0.8 miles
39701 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-1900 0.8 10-12 1,914 - Sterling Heights Heritage Junior High School Math: 45% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-9 | 470 students10
0.8 miles
37400 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-3100 0.8 7-9 470 - Sterling Heights Oakbrook Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 582 students10
0.8 miles
12060 Greenway Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-5900 0.8 PK-6 582
School Reviews
Recent Articles
While Facebook is getting all the attention in teen social media, LinkedIn offers some serious benefits in networking and professional grooming. We look at how high school student can use this network to their advantage.
Teach for America has been applauded for many of its exemplary teachers and innovative training, but can the model be sustained throughout all communities? Learn about what the proponents and critics have to say.
The Obama administration is proposing to leave NCLB behind. Learn about the proposed reforms that will change the No Child Left Behind Act.
