For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 781 students in the neighborhood of Education Center, Flat Rock, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Education Center are Thomas Simpson Middle School and John M Barnes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Education Center, Flat Rock, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Education Center, Flat Rock, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Thomas Simpson Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24900 Meadows Ave
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6700
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
John M Barnes Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
24925 Meadows Ave
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6800
Flat Rock, MI 48134
(734) 535-6800
Grades: 3-5
| 370 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Education Center, Flat Rock, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Education Center, Flat Rock, MI include Thomas Simpson Middle School and John M Barnes Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Education Center, Flat Rock?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Education Center, Flat Rock.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Education Center, Flat Rock?
the neighborhood of Education Center, Flat Rock public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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