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#798 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 25% in state

Baldwin Elementary School

Elementary School · Rochester Community School District · Rochester, MI

A Rochester Community School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

4325 BANNISTER RD, Rochester, MI 48306

  • Math 69% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 67% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency68.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+26.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+25.3 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)71% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.4:1
District spending per student$14,929
Chronic Absenteeism24.9%

Students at Baldwin Elementary School score 68% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency67%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 29 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
91%
2014
Math
85%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
78%
ELA
73%
2016
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
71%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
73%
2020*
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2021*
Math
68%
ELA
71%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

5.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Baldwin Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average401/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), 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

$165,545

Median home value

$522,200

Median rent

$1,645/mo

College educated

72%

Homeownership

93.5%

Poverty rate

2.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48306; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oak Arbor Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–81.1 mi18Compare →
Delta Kelly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.3PK–51.8 mi620Compare →
Hugger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8PK–51.9 mi511Compare →
The Montessori School RochesterPrivate · tuition7.2privatePK–72.2 mi62Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Rochester Community School District

Schools in district
22
Rank in district
#14 of 22
District spending per student
$14,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Baldwin Elementary School is listed in Rochester Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Baldwin Elementary School

Baldwin Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester, MI, part of Rochester Community School District, serving approximately 534 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #798 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Baldwin Elementary School

What grades does Baldwin Elementary School serve?

Baldwin Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Baldwin Elementary School?

Baldwin Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 534 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Baldwin Elementary School rank in MI?

Baldwin Elementary School ranks #798 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Baldwin Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Baldwin Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Baldwin Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Baldwin Elementary School has 76% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Baldwin Elementary School a charter school?

No, Baldwin Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Baldwin Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Baldwin Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Baldwin Elementary School?

5.6% of students at Baldwin 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 – 5th
Enrollment
534
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.9%
Area population (ZIP 48306)
27,831
Area average commute
27.1 min
Area median age
43.5
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 48306; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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