Very Good
#896 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 28% in state
Dekeyser Elementary School
Elementary School · Utica Community Schools · Sterling Heights, MI
An Utica Community Schools elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
39600 ATKINSON DR, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
- Math 51% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 66% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dekeyser Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 59% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Dekeyser 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plumbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Messmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Oakbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Schwarzkoff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 554 | 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.
Utica Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #8 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
Dekeyser Elementary School is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dekeyser Elementary School
Dekeyser Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 550 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #896 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dekeyser Elementary School
What grades does Dekeyser Elementary School serve?
Dekeyser Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Dekeyser Elementary School?
Dekeyser Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dekeyser Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dekeyser Elementary School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dekeyser Elementary School rank in MI?
Dekeyser Elementary School ranks #896 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Dekeyser Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Dekeyser Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Dekeyser Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dekeyser Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Dekeyser Elementary School a charter school?
No, Dekeyser Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dekeyser Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Dekeyser Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dekeyser Elementary School?
52.5% of students at Dekeyser 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
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.5%
- Phone
- (586) 797-4400
- Area population (ZIP 48313)
- 33,850
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 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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