Serving 332 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Messmore Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Messmore Elementary School serves the entire district of Sterling Heights, MI, covering an area of approximately 67.4 square miles. Most students typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 10.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Messmore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Messmore Elementary School's student population of 332 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Dedicated to excellence in education
School Rankings
Messmore Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Messmore Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#38 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
30%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
61%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Messmore Elementary School's ranking?
Messmore Elementary School is ranked #38 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Messmore Elementary School often compared to?
Messmore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakbrook Elementary School, Dekeyser Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Messmore Elementary School?
332 students attend Messmore Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Messmore Elementary School students are White, 30% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Messmore Elementary School?
Messmore Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Messmore Elementary School offer ?
Messmore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Messmore Elementary School part of?
Messmore Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.
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