4500 Walnut Lake Rd
West Bloomfield, MI 48323
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Sheiko Elementary School serves 368 students in grades 3-5.
Sheiko Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sheiko Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

School Overview

Sheiko Elementary School's student population of 368 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
368 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Sheiko Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Sheiko Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#1638 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
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Hispanic
2%
8%
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Black
40%
18%
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White
46%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.63
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheiko Elementary School's ranking?

Sheiko Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Most diverse schools (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Sheiko Elementary School?

368 students attend Sheiko Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

46% of Sheiko Elementary School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sheiko Elementary School?

Sheiko Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Sheiko Elementary School offer ?

Sheiko Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5

What school district is Sheiko Elementary School part of?

Sheiko Elementary School is part of West Bloomfield School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 3-5
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 35% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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