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#1229 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 39% in state
Grayson Elementary
Elementary School · Waterford School District · Waterford, MI
A Waterford School District elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3800 W Walton Blvd, Waterford, MI 48329
- Math 25% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Grayson Elementary score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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 24 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Grayson Elementary 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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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
$85,777
Median home value
$245,800
Median rent
$1,323/mo
College educated
29.2%
Homeownership
89.9%
Poverty rate
5.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48329; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterford Montessori AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 204 | Compare → |
| Kingsley Montgomery SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Cooley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 328 | Compare → |
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.
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.
Waterford School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $18,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grayson Elementary is listed in Waterford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grayson Elementary
Grayson Elementary is a public elementary school in Waterford, MI, part of Waterford School District, serving approximately 459 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,229 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grayson Elementary
What grades does Grayson Elementary serve?
Grayson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Grayson Elementary?
Grayson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 459 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grayson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Grayson Elementary is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grayson Elementary rank in MI?
Grayson Elementary ranks #1,229 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Grayson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Grayson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Grayson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grayson Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Grayson Elementary a charter school?
No, Grayson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grayson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Grayson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grayson Elementary?
53.2% of students at Grayson Elementary 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
- 459
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.0%
- Phone
- (248) 674-0200
- Area population (ZIP 48329)
- 24,022
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
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 48329; 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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