Very Good
#923 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 29% in state
Dean a Naldrett School
Elementary School · Anchor Bay School District · Chesterfield, MI
An Anchor Bay School District elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
47800 SUGARBUSH RD, Chesterfield, MI 48047
- Math 47% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 49% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dean a Naldrett School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 48% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 62% (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
30.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Dean a Naldrett 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,381
Median home value
$297,600
Median rent
$1,109/mo
College educated
28.7%
Homeownership
80.8%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48047; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 474 | Compare → |
| Lottie M Schmidt Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Francis a Higgins Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Joseph M Carkenord Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 661 | 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.
Anchor Bay School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #4 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,583NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Dean a Naldrett School is listed in Anchor Bay School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dean a Naldrett School
Dean a Naldrett School is a public elementary school in Chesterfield, MI, part of Anchor Bay School District, serving approximately 348 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #923 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dean a Naldrett School
What grades does Dean a Naldrett School serve?
Dean a Naldrett School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dean a Naldrett School?
Dean a Naldrett School has an enrollment of approximately 348 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dean a Naldrett School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dean a Naldrett School is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dean a Naldrett School rank in MI?
Dean a Naldrett School ranks #923 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dean a Naldrett School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dean a Naldrett School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Dean a Naldrett School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dean a Naldrett School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dean a Naldrett School a charter school?
No, Dean a Naldrett School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dean a Naldrett School a Title I school?
No, Dean a Naldrett School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dean a Naldrett School?
30.2% of students at Dean a Naldrett 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
- 348
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (586) 949-1212
- Area population (ZIP 48047)
- 39,825
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 48047; 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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