Very Good
#1000 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 31% in state
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
Elementary School · Detroit Public Schools Community District · Detroit, MI
A Detroit Public Schools Community District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
420 WEST 7 MILE RD, Detroit, MI 48203
- Math 9% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 19% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 14% across the 7-year record (2016–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 18% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
Based on 22 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle 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 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,148/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,108
Median home value
$76,100
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Mason Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 92 | Compare → |
| Nolan Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 427 | Compare → |
| Palmer Park Preparatory AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 376 | Compare → |
| Paul Robeson Malcolm X AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Detroit Public Schools Community District
- Schools in district
- 106
- Rank in district
- #36 of 99
- District spending per student
- $22,138NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 46.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is listed in Detroit Public Schools Community District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is a public elementary school in Detroit, MI, part of Detroit Public Schools Community District, serving approximately 248 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,000 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
What grades does Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School serve?
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School rank in MI?
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School ranks #1,000 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School a charter school?
No, Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School a Title I school?
No, Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School?
91.5% of students at Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.6%
- Phone
- (313) 866-2999
- Area population (ZIP 48203)
- 20,472
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 48203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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