Below Average
#2579 of 3,192 schools in MI
Alice M Birney K8 School
Elementary School · Southfield Public School District · Southfield, MI
A Southfield Public School District elementary school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
27225 Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076
- Math 8% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alice M Birney K8 School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 13-year record (2010–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
72%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alice M Birney K8 School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$85,171
Median home value
$251,300
Median rent
$1,451/mo
College educated
44.3%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcintyre Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 1–5 | 0.5 mi | 283 | Compare → |
| Macarthur K8 University AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 450 | Compare → |
| Farber Hebrew Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Faxon AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 126 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Southfield Public School District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 13
- District spending per student
- $22,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alice M Birney K8 School is listed in Southfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alice M Birney K8 School
Alice M Birney K8 School is a public elementary school in Southfield, MI, part of Southfield Public School District, serving approximately 443 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,579 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alice M Birney K8 School
What grades does Alice M Birney K8 School serve?
Alice M Birney K8 School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Alice M Birney K8 School?
Alice M Birney K8 School has an enrollment of approximately 443 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alice M Birney K8 School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alice M Birney K8 School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alice M Birney K8 School rank in MI?
Alice M Birney K8 School ranks #2,579 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Alice M Birney K8 School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alice M Birney K8 School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alice M Birney K8 School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alice M Birney K8 School has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Alice M Birney K8 School a charter school?
No, Alice M Birney K8 School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alice M Birney K8 School a Title I school?
No, Alice M Birney K8 School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alice M Birney K8 School?
72.0% of students at Alice M Birney K8 School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 443
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 46.3%
- Phone
- (248) 746-8800
- Area population (ZIP 48076)
- 24,817
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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