Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, R Grant Graham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower 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 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: R. Grant Graham Elementary School serves the west part of Auburn Hills, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
R Grant Graham Elementary School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
390 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1992
School Calendar
School Rankings
R Grant Graham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of R Grant Graham Elementary School is 0.67, which is more 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
#1851 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
19%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
51%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.3%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Yellow Jacket
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Grant Graham Elementary School's ranking?
R Grant Graham Elementary School is ranked #1851 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are R Grant Graham Elementary School often compared to?
R Grant Graham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend R Grant Graham Elementary School?
390 students attend R Grant Graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of R Grant Graham Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of R Grant Graham Elementary School?
R Grant Graham Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does R Grant Graham Elementary School offer ?
R Grant Graham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is R Grant Graham Elementary School part of?
R Grant Graham Elementary School is part of Avondale School District.
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