Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Quarton Elementary School ranks in the top 1% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Quarton 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
Quarton Elementary School's student population of 371 students has grown by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Rankings
Quarton Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Quarton Elementary School is 0.20, 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
#29 out of 3025 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
89%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quarton Elementary School's ranking?
Quarton Elementary School is ranked #29 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Quarton Elementary School often compared to?
Quarton Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pierce Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Quarton Elementary School?
371 students attend Quarton Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Quarton Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Quarton Elementary School?
Quarton Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Quarton Elementary School offer ?
Quarton Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Quarton Elementary School part of?
Quarton Elementary School is part of Birmingham School District.
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