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#2291 of 3,192 schools in MI
Doherty Elementary School
Elementary School · West Bloomfield School District · West Bloomfield, MI
A West Bloomfield School District elementary school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3575 WALNUT LAKE RD, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
- Math 65% proficient (2012)
- Reading 82% proficient (2012)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Doherty Elementary School score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2012 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 23 points since 2009, to 74% in 2012, across a 4-year record (2009–2012).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2012) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2012)
Based on 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Doherty Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
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
$139,418
Median home value
$467,000
Median rent
$1,776/mo
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
90.6%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48323; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Academy - West BloomfieldPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Lone Pine Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| West Maple Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Bloomfield Maples MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.9 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
West Bloomfield School District
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $17,184NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Doherty Elementary School is listed in West Bloomfield School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Doherty Elementary School
Doherty Elementary School is a public elementary school in West Bloomfield, MI, part of West Bloomfield School District, serving approximately 450 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,291 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Doherty Elementary School
What grades does Doherty Elementary School serve?
Doherty Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Doherty Elementary School?
Doherty Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doherty Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Doherty Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Doherty Elementary School rank in MI?
Doherty Elementary School ranks #2,291 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Doherty Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Doherty Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Doherty Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Doherty Elementary School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2012).
Is Doherty Elementary School a charter school?
No, Doherty Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Doherty Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Doherty Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Doherty Elementary School?
41.3% of students at Doherty 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 – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (248) 865-6020
- Area population (ZIP 48323)
- 17,043
- Area average commute
- 26 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 · 2012 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2012 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 48323; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2012; directory SY 2023–24
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