Very Good
#1028 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 32% in state
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
Elementary School · Garden City Public Schools · Garden City, MI
A Garden City Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6400 Hartel, Garden City, MI 48135
- Math 30% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 30% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 13-year record (2010–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2010-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Douglas Elementary 34 Campus 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,054/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Garden City), 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
$64,396
Median home value
$162,400
Median rent
$991/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
79.2%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Garden City Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 8
- District spending per student
- $20,508NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is listed in Garden City Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is a public elementary school in Garden City, MI, part of Garden City Public Schools, serving approximately 435 students in grades 3rd-4th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,028 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Douglas Elementary 34 Campus
What grades does Douglas Elementary 34 Campus serve?
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus serves students in grades 3rd through 4th.
How many students attend Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Douglas Elementary 34 Campus rank in MI?
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus ranks #1,028 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Douglas Elementary 34 Campus's MySchoolScout rating?
Douglas Elementary 34 Campus 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 Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Douglas Elementary 34 Campus has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2022).
Is Douglas Elementary 34 Campus a charter school?
No, Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Douglas Elementary 34 Campus a Title I school?
No, Douglas Elementary 34 Campus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Douglas Elementary 34 Campus?
63.9% of students at Douglas Elementary 34 Campus 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.9%
- Phone
- (734) 762-8450
- Area population (ZIP 48135)
- 26,910
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 48135; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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