Very Good
#600 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 19% in state
Emma Murphy Elementary School
Elementary School · Lapeer Community Schools · Metamora, MI
A Lapeer Community Schools elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1100 PRATT RD, Metamora, MI 48455
- Math 53% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 66% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Emma Murphy Elementary School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 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 56% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
44.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Emma Murphy Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average263/100K
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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
$97,060
Median home value
$353,900
Median rent
$1,202/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
94.2%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48455; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Lapeer Community Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center for InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 198 | Compare → |
| Ck Schickler Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | Not available | 500 | Compare → |
| Elva Lynch Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | Not available | 433 | Compare → |
| Turrill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | Not available | 380 | 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.
Lapeer Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $13,991NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Emma Murphy Elementary School is listed in Lapeer Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Emma Murphy Elementary School
Emma Murphy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Metamora, MI, part of Lapeer Community Schools, serving approximately 383 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #600 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Emma Murphy Elementary School
What grades does Emma Murphy Elementary School serve?
Emma Murphy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Emma Murphy Elementary School?
Emma Murphy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 383 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Murphy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emma Murphy Elementary School is 20.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Emma Murphy Elementary School rank in MI?
Emma Murphy Elementary School ranks #600 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Emma Murphy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Emma Murphy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Emma Murphy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Emma Murphy Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Emma Murphy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Emma Murphy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Emma Murphy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Emma Murphy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Emma Murphy Elementary School?
44.4% of students at Emma Murphy 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 383
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Lapeer County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.8%
- Phone
- (810) 538-2345
- Area population (ZIP 48455)
- 7,849
- Area average commute
- 34.6 min
- Area median age
- 51.2
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 48455; 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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