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#2361 of 3,192 schools in MI
Carpenter School
Elementary School · Ann Arbor Public Schools · Ann Arbor, MI
An Ann Arbor Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4250 CENTRAL BLVD, Ann Arbor, MI 48108
- Math 29% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carpenter School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
43.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Carpenter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 64Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,024/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ann Arbor), 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
$80,425
Median home value
$378,300
Median rent
$1,316/mo
College educated
64.6%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
12.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48108; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsfield SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 230 | Compare → |
| Mary D Mitchell SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| Summers-knoll SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 93 | Compare → |
| Fortis AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.0 | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 639 | 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.
Ann Arbor Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #31 of 31
- District spending per student
- $19,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carpenter School is listed in Ann Arbor Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carpenter School
Carpenter School is a public elementary school in Ann Arbor, MI, part of Ann Arbor Public Schools, serving approximately 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,361 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carpenter School
What grades does Carpenter School serve?
Carpenter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Carpenter School?
Carpenter School has an enrollment of approximately 408 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carpenter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Carpenter School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carpenter School rank in MI?
Carpenter School ranks #2,361 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Carpenter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Carpenter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Carpenter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carpenter School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Carpenter School a charter school?
No, Carpenter School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carpenter School a Title I school?
No, Carpenter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carpenter School?
43.4% of students at Carpenter 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 408
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.4%
- Phone
- (734) 997-1214
- Area population (ZIP 48108)
- 27,472
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 48108; 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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