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#609 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 19% in state

Ferry Elementary School

Elementary School · Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

A Grosse Pointe Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.

748 ROSLYN RD, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

  • Math 58% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 68% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.42 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+15.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+26.8 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)64% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-0.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.2:1
District spending per student$19,020
Chronic Absenteeism12.8%

Students at Ferry Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency58%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency68%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 63% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
100%
ELA
96%
2010
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
60%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
70%
ELA
86%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
77%
ELA
87%
2016
Math
73%
ELA
85%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
58%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (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

16.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Ferry Elementary 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 15Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,583/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grosse Pointe Woods), 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

$130,776

Median home value

$353,000

Median rent

$1,588/mo

College educated

67.5%

Homeownership

91.3%

Poverty rate

5.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Stevens T Mason Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.1K–40.9 mi278Compare →
Elmwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.93–51.0 mi314Compare →
St Joan of Arc Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privatePK–81.0 mi242Compare →
Our Lady Star of the Sea ElementaryPrivate · tuition3.9privatePK–81.4 mi175Compare →

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.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Grosse Pointe Public Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#8 of 12
District spending per student
$19,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Ferry Elementary School is listed in Grosse Pointe Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Ferry Elementary School

Ferry Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI, part of Grosse Pointe Public Schools, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #609 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ferry Elementary School

What grades does Ferry Elementary School serve?

Ferry Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Ferry Elementary School?

Ferry Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Ferry Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Ferry Elementary School is 17.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Ferry Elementary School rank in MI?

Ferry Elementary School ranks #609 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Ferry Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Ferry 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 Ferry Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Ferry Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Ferry Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Ferry Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Ferry Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ferry Elementary School?

16.5% of students at Ferry 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 – 4th
Enrollment
345
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
12.8%
Area population (ZIP 48236)
31,383
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
44.1
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 48236; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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