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#2537 of 3,192 schools in MI
Grand River Academy
Elementary School · Grand River Academy · Livonia, MI
A charter elementary school in Livonia, MI where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
28111 8 MILE RD, Livonia, MI 48152
- Math 23% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grand River Academy score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grand River Academy 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 70Very Walkable
- Bike 45Somewhat 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
$89,019
Median home value
$284,300
Median rent
$1,293/mo
College educated
40.6%
Homeownership
82.2%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48152; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botsford Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Concordia Lutheran NorthPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| Grandview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| Redford Service Learning Academy CampusCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 365 | 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.
Grand River Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,821NCES 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.
Grand River Academy is listed in Grand River Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grand River Academy
Grand River Academy is a public elementary school in Livonia, MI, part of Grand River Academy, serving approximately 759 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,537 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grand River Academy
What grades does Grand River Academy serve?
Grand River Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Grand River Academy?
Grand River Academy has an enrollment of approximately 759 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grand River Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grand River Academy is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grand River Academy rank in MI?
Grand River Academy ranks #2,537 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grand River Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grand River Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Grand River Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grand River Academy has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Grand River Academy a charter school?
Yes, Grand River Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Grand River Academy a Title I school?
No, Grand River Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grand River Academy?
85.4% of students at Grand River 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
- 759
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.6%
- Phone
- (248) 893-6100
- Area population (ZIP 48152)
- 30,394
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
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 48152; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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