Laurus Academy School District
School District · Southfield, Michigan
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
29.1:1
Avg Rating
4.4
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,332
Student-Teacher Ratio
29.1:1
Evaluating Laurus Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Laurus Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Laurus Academy
Southfield · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$12,332
$2,251 vs Michigan median
District size
786 students
Smaller than Michigan median
Top-Rated Schools in Laurus Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurus Academy | 4.4 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Laurus Academy
Laurus Academy is a Southfield, Michigan school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 786 students with a student-teacher ratio of 29.1:1. The district invests $12,332 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.4/10, Laurus Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Laurus Academy, which has a composite score of 4.4/10.
In standardized testing, Laurus Academy students show an average math proficiency of 30.6% and ELA proficiency of 44.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Laurus Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Laurus Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Michigan
- City
- Southfield
- Total Enrollment
- 786
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Laurus Academy?
Laurus Academy has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Laurus Academy?
The average composite rating for Laurus Academy is 4.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Laurus Academy?
Laurus Academy spends $12,332 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Laurus Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Laurus Academy is 29.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Laurus Academy?
Laurus Academy is the highest-rated school in Laurus Academy with a composite score of 4.4/10.
What are the test scores in Laurus Academy?
Across schools in Laurus Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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