Serving 570 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Wiley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 570 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Wiley Elementary School serves the western part of Utica, MI, covering an attendance area of approximately 3.5 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Wiley Elementary School's student population of 570 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
570 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 Calendar
School Motto
Pathways to Success
School Rankings
Wiley Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wiley 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#731 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
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
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)17%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Wiley Elementary School's ranking?
Wiley Elementary School is ranked #731 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Wiley Elementary School often compared to?
Wiley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crissman Elementary School, Richard J Duncan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Wiley Elementary School?
570 students attend Wiley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Wiley Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wiley Elementary School?
Wiley Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Wiley Elementary School offer ?
Wiley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wiley Elementary School part of?
Wiley Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.
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