Very Good
#1054 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 33% in state
Clayton H Symons Elementary School
Elementary School · Milan Area Schools · Milan, MI
A Milan Area Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.
432 SOUTH PLATT RD, Milan, MI 48160
- Math 45% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Clayton H Symons Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (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
47%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Clayton H Symons 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated868/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milan), 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
$99,383
Median home value
$251,800
Median rent
$1,097/mo
College educated
30%
Homeownership
81.7%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48160; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Milan Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $17,250NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Clayton H Symons Elementary School is listed in Milan Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Clayton H Symons Elementary School
Clayton H Symons Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milan, MI, part of Milan Area Schools, serving approximately 379 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,054 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clayton H Symons Elementary School
What grades does Clayton H Symons Elementary School serve?
Clayton H Symons Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Clayton H Symons Elementary School?
Clayton H Symons Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clayton H Symons Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clayton H Symons Elementary School is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Clayton H Symons Elementary School rank in MI?
Clayton H Symons Elementary School ranks #1,054 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Clayton H Symons Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clayton H Symons Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Clayton H Symons Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Clayton H Symons Elementary School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Clayton H Symons Elementary School a charter school?
No, Clayton H Symons Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Clayton H Symons Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Clayton H Symons Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Clayton H Symons Elementary School?
47.0% of students at Clayton H Symons 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (734) 439-5300
- Area population (ZIP 48160)
- 14,308
- Area average commute
- 29 min
- Area median age
- 40.5
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 48160; 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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