Serving 491 students in grades 3-5, Navigator Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Navigator Upper Elementary School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Pinckney, MI, encompassing approximately 70.2 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes around 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.7 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Navigator Upper Elementary School's student population of 491 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Navigator Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Navigator Upper Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#1144 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
90%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Navigator Upper Elementary School's ranking?
Navigator Upper Elementary School is ranked #1144 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Navigator Upper Elementary School often compared to?
Navigator Upper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Meadows Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Navigator Upper Elementary School?
491 students attend Navigator Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Navigator Upper Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Navigator Upper Elementary School?
Navigator Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Navigator Upper Elementary School offer ?
Navigator Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Navigator Upper Elementary School part of?
Navigator Upper Elementary School is part of Pinckney Community Schools.
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