Plumbrook Elementary School

39660 Spalding Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Plumbrook 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 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : Plumbrook Elementary School serves the south part of Sterling Heights, MI, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Plumbrook Elementary School's student population of 445 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
445 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

School Rankings

Plumbrook 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 Plumbrook Elementary School is 0.44, 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.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1229 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
35%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

45%
45%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Asian
6%
4%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Hispanic
6%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

Black
6%
18%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

White
74%
63%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

Two or more races
8%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups
26%
0.44

Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓

(22-23)
21.1%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
45%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
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 Plumbrook Elementary School's ranking?
Plumbrook Elementary School is ranked #1229 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Plumbrook Elementary School often compared to?
Plumbrook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Davis Junior High School, Adlai Stevenson High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Plumbrook Elementary School?
445 students attend Plumbrook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Plumbrook Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Plumbrook Elementary School?
Plumbrook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Plumbrook Elementary School offer ?
Plumbrook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Plumbrook Elementary School part of?
Plumbrook Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 445 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : Plumbrook Elementary School serves the south part of Sterling Heights, MI, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 1.4 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 2.6 miles away.
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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