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#1396 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 44% in state

Browning Elementary School

Elementary School · Utica Community Schools · Sterling Heights, MI

An Utica Community Schools elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

12400 19 MILE RD, Sterling Heights, MI 48313

  • Math 45% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 50% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+3.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+8.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$14,360
Chronic Absenteeism16.8%

Students at Browning Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency45%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
95%
ELA
96%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2016
Math
46%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
48%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
54%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
45%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Browning 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 8Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling Heights), 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

$87,292

Median home value

$248,800

Median rent

$1,152/mo

College educated

32.1%

Homeownership

74.2%

Poverty rate

7.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Jack Harvey Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–60.5 mi458Compare →
Dresden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–60.7 mi423Compare →
Havel Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.9PK–60.7 mi557Compare →
Graebner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.1PK–61.1 mi522Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Utica Community Schools

Schools in district
38
Rank in district
#20 of 37
District spending per student
$14,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Browning Elementary School is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Browning Elementary School

Browning Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,396 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Browning Elementary School

What grades does Browning Elementary School serve?

Browning Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Browning Elementary School?

Browning Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Browning Elementary School is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Browning Elementary School rank in MI?

Browning Elementary School ranks #1,396 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Browning Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Browning Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Browning Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Browning Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Browning Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Browning Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

57.0% of students at Browning 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 – 6th
Enrollment
363
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.8%
Area population (ZIP 48313)
33,850
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
41.3
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 48313; 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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