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Eaton Academy
Elementary School · Eaton Academy · Eastpointe, MI
A charter elementary school in Eastpointe, MI where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
21450 UNIVERSAL AVE, Eastpointe, MI 48021
- Math 7% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 16% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eaton Academy score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 61 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
Based on 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eaton Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 70Very Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,004/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eastpointe), 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
$58,196
Median home value
$129,100
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
14.8%
Homeownership
68.9%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasantview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 3–5 | 0.4 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| St Peter's Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 90 | Compare → |
| Crescentwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–2 | 0.8 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| Chandler Park Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.3 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 793 | 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.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Eaton Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,720NCES 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.
Eaton Academy is listed in Eaton Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eaton Academy
Eaton Academy is a public elementary school in Eastpointe, MI, part of Eaton Academy, serving approximately 321 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,091 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eaton Academy
What grades does Eaton Academy serve?
Eaton Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Eaton Academy?
Eaton Academy has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eaton Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Eaton Academy is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eaton Academy rank in MI?
Eaton Academy ranks #3,091 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Eaton Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Eaton Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Eaton Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eaton Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eaton Academy a charter school?
Yes, Eaton Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Eaton Academy a Title I school?
No, Eaton Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eaton Academy?
81.9% of students at Eaton Academy 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 58.9%
- Phone
- (586) 777-1519
- Area population (ZIP 48021)
- 34,003
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 48021; 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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