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#2661 of 3,192 schools in MI

Glenn W Levey Middle School

Middle School · Southfield Public School District · Southfield, MI

A Southfield Public School District middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

25300 WEST 9 MILE RD, Southfield, MI 48033

  • Math 9% vs MI 32% (2022)
  • Reading 22% vs MI 45% (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.83 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-19.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15 pts
Overall Proficiency16% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$22,207
Chronic Absenteeism53%

Students at Glenn W Levey Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
32%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
45%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
78%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
18%
ELA
44%
2012
Math
22%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
19%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
23%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
13%
ELA
20%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
22%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 34% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

69.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Glenn W Levey 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 17Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,925/100K

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

$55,599

Median home value

$195,100

Median rent

$1,242/mo

College educated

33%

Homeownership

50.6%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bradford AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.1PK–120.6 mi768Compare →
David Ellis Academy WestCharter · enrollment unverified4.3PK–121.6 mi719Compare →
Crescent Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified4.56–91.7 mi218Compare →
Clarenceville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.56–82.7 mi371Compare →

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.

Southfield Public School District

Schools in district
13
Rank in district
#10 of 13
District spending per student
$22,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Glenn W Levey Middle School is listed in Southfield Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Glenn W Levey Middle School

Glenn W Levey Middle School is a public middle school in Southfield, MI, part of Southfield Public School District, serving approximately 351 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,661 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Glenn W Levey Middle School

What grades does Glenn W Levey Middle School serve?

Glenn W Levey Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Glenn W Levey Middle School?

Glenn W Levey Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Glenn W Levey Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Glenn W Levey Middle School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Glenn W Levey Middle School rank in MI?

Glenn W Levey Middle School ranks #2,661 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Glenn W Levey Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Glenn W Levey Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Glenn W Levey Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Glenn W Levey Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Glenn W Levey Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Glenn W Levey Middle School a Title I school?

No, Glenn W Levey Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Glenn W Levey Middle School?

69.5% of students at Glenn W Levey 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
351
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
53.0%
Area population (ZIP 48033)
16,900
Area average commute
25.6 min
Area median age
45.9
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 48033; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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