Below Average
#2818 of 3,192 schools in MI
Avalon Elementary School
Elementary School · South Lake Schools · Saint Clair Shores, MI
A South Lake Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
20000 AVALON ST, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080
- Math 27% proficient (2019)
- Reading 42% proficient (2019)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Avalon Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2019 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 11-year record (2009–2019) and has held near 35% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2019) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2019)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
65.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Avalon Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,884
Median home value
$188,800
Median rent
$1,070/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
79.8%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48080; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joan of Arc Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 242 | Compare → |
| Forest Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–2 | 1.3 mi | 319 | Compare → |
| Stevens T Mason Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Chandler Park Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 793 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
South Lake Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,604NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Avalon Elementary School is listed in South Lake Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Avalon Elementary School
Avalon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Clair Shores, MI, part of South Lake Schools, serving approximately 328 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,818 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Avalon Elementary School
What grades does Avalon Elementary School serve?
Avalon Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Avalon Elementary School?
Avalon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 328 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Avalon Elementary School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Avalon Elementary School rank in MI?
Avalon Elementary School ranks #2,818 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Avalon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Avalon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Avalon Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Avalon Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2019).
Is Avalon Elementary School a charter school?
No, Avalon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Avalon Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Avalon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avalon Elementary School?
65.2% of students at Avalon Elementary 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 328
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.2%
- Phone
- (586) 435-1001
- Area population (ZIP 48080)
- 21,799
- Area average commute
- 26.8 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 · 2019 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2019 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 48080; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2019; directory SY 2023–24
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