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Graebner Elementary School vs. Beacon Tree Elementary School

Should you attend Graebner Elementary School or Beacon Tree Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Graebner Elementary School
41875 Saal Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Beacon Tree Elementary School
55885 Schoenherr Rd
Utica, MI 48315
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Beacon Tree Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Graebner 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 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 752 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Beacon Tree Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Total Students
522 students
752 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Graebner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Beacon Tree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Graebner Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Beacon Tree Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Graebner Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Beacon Tree Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Graebner Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Utica Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Tree Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Utica Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1348 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#544 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Graebner Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Beacon Tree Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40%
(Top 50% in MI)
50%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Graebner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beacon Tree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
61%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Graebner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beacon Tree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Graebner Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Beacon Tree Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Graebner Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Beacon Tree Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
75
103
Grade 1 Students
85
106
Grade 2 Students
83
110
Grade 3 Students
76
101
Grade 4 Students
80
116
Grade 5 Students
58
108
Grade 6 Students
65
108

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Graebner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Beacon Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Graebner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Beacon Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Graebner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Beacon Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
66%
89%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Graebner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Beacon Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Graebner Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Beacon Tree Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.21
This chart showcases the diversity score of Graebner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Beacon Tree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Graebner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Beacon Tree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Graebner Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Beacon Tree Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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