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Emerson Middle School

Middle School · Livonia Public Schools School District · Livonia, MI

A Livonia Public Schools School District middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

29100 WEST CHICAGO ST, Livonia, MI 48150

  • Math 26% vs MI 34% (2022)
  • Reading 46% vs MI 49% (2022)
  • 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.05 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-4.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.9 pts
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
Resources & Environment4.9Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$16,860
Chronic Absenteeism35.8%

Students at Emerson Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
34%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency46%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
49%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
86%
ELA
86%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
84%
2011
Math
38%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
64%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
40%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
40%
ELA
56%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
50%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
50%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Emerson Middle 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 52Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,497/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livonia), 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

$94,058

Median home value

$228,600

Median rent

$1,328/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

88.6%

Poverty rate

4.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48150; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Concordia Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated5–81.5 mi21Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Livonia Public Schools School District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#23 of 24
District spending per student
$16,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Emerson Middle School is listed in Livonia Public Schools School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Emerson Middle School

Emerson Middle School is a public middle school in Livonia, MI, part of Livonia Public Schools School District, serving approximately 631 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,264 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

What's said publicly about Emerson Middle School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.

Emerson Middle School is located at 29100 W Chicago in Livonia, Michigan, and is part of the Livonia Public Schools district 1. The school's administration includes Principal Brian Jensen and Assistant Principal Eoghann Stephens 1. The institution's mission is to provide an emotionally and physically safe environment that fosters learning and prepares students for life's challenges 1. Operational hours for the 2025-2026 school year include office hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with full student days running from 8:00 a.m. to 2:50 p.m. 1. The school offers various extracurricular activities, including track practice and meets, as well as an eighth-grade trip to Washington, D.C. 1. Additionally, the school participates in district-wide initiatives such as summer sports camps and kindergarten registration for incoming students 1.
Sources (1)
  1. emerson.livoniapublicschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emerson Middle School

What grades does Emerson Middle School serve?

Emerson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Emerson Middle School?

Emerson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Emerson Middle School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Emerson Middle School rank in MI?

Emerson Middle School ranks #2,264 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Emerson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Emerson Middle 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 Emerson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Emerson Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Emerson Middle School a charter school?

No, Emerson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Emerson Middle School a Title I school?

No, Emerson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emerson Middle School?

49.6% of students at Emerson Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
631
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
35.8%
Area population (ZIP 48150)
26,749
Area average commute
24.7 min
Area median age
40.3
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 48150; 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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