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#1140 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Crescent Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Crescent Academy · Southfield, MI
A charter elementary school in Southfield, MI serving grades 2nd – 5th.
25175 Code Road, Southfield, MI 48033
- Math 9% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 17% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crescent Academy Elementary score 13% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 13%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 13% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Crescent Academy Elementary 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 38Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southfield), 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
$55,599
Median home value
$195,100
Median rent
$1,242/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48033; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurus AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | K–8 | 0.4 mi | 786 | Compare → |
| Faxon AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Bradford AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Morris Adler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 335 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Crescent Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $17,324NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Crescent Academy Elementary is listed in Crescent Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crescent Academy Elementary
Crescent Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Southfield, MI, part of Crescent Academy, serving approximately 316 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,140 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crescent Academy Elementary
What grades does Crescent Academy Elementary serve?
Crescent Academy Elementary serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.
How many students attend Crescent Academy Elementary?
Crescent Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 316 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Crescent Academy Elementary 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 Crescent Academy Elementary rank in MI?
Crescent Academy Elementary ranks #1,140 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Crescent Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Crescent Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Crescent Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crescent Academy Elementary has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Crescent Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Crescent Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Crescent Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Crescent Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crescent Academy Elementary?
99.4% of students at Crescent Academy Elementary 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
- 2nd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 316
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.5%
- Phone
- (248) 281-6471
- Area population (ZIP 48033)
- 16,900
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 48033; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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