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#3121 of 3,192 schools in MI
Grandport Elementary Academy
Middle School · Ecorse Public Schools · Ecorse, MI
An Ecorse Public Schools middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4536 6TH ST, Ecorse, MI 48229
- Math 4% vs MI 33% (2022)
- Reading 14% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grandport Elementary Academy score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 60 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 9% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 14% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 25% (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 38 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grandport Elementary 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low4/100K
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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
$45,148
Median home value
$59,300
Median rent
$879/mo
College educated
8.8%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
24%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48229; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downriver Digital AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 24 | Compare → |
| The Lincoln CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Park Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 1,060 | 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.
Ecorse Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $22,606NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 47.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grandport Elementary Academy is listed in Ecorse Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grandport Elementary Academy
Grandport Elementary Academy is a public middle school in Ecorse, MI, part of Ecorse Public Schools, serving approximately 358 students in grades 4th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,121 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grandport Elementary Academy
What grades does Grandport Elementary Academy serve?
Grandport Elementary Academy serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Grandport Elementary Academy?
Grandport Elementary Academy has an enrollment of approximately 358 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grandport Elementary Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Grandport Elementary Academy is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grandport Elementary Academy rank in MI?
Grandport Elementary Academy ranks #3,121 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grandport Elementary Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Grandport Elementary Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.9 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 Grandport Elementary Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grandport Elementary Academy has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Grandport Elementary Academy a charter school?
No, Grandport Elementary Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grandport Elementary Academy a Title I school?
No, Grandport Elementary Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grandport Elementary Academy?
85.8% of students at Grandport Elementary 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 358
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 68.7%
- Phone
- (313) 294-4720
- Area population (ZIP 48229)
- 9,166
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 48229; 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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