Very Good
#610 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 19% in state
Kerby Elementary School
Elementary School · Grosse Pointe Public Schools · Grosse Pointe Farms, MI
A Grosse Pointe Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
285 KERBY RD, Grosse Pointe Farms, MI 48236
- Math 75% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 60% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kerby Elementary School score 67% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 67% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
7.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kerby Elementary 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 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,110/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grosse Pointe Farms), 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
$130,776
Median home value
$353,000
Median rent
$1,588/mo
College educated
67.5%
Homeownership
91.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48236; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–4 | 1.0 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| John Monteith Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 455 | Compare → |
| The Grosse Pointe AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 195 | Compare → |
| Our Lady Star of the Sea ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 1.2 mi | 175 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Grosse Pointe Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $19,020NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kerby Elementary School is listed in Grosse Pointe Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kerby Elementary School
Kerby Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, part of Grosse Pointe Public Schools, serving approximately 295 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #610 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kerby Elementary School
What grades does Kerby Elementary School serve?
Kerby Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kerby Elementary School?
Kerby Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 295 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kerby Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kerby Elementary School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kerby Elementary School rank in MI?
Kerby Elementary School ranks #610 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kerby Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kerby Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Kerby Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kerby Elementary School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kerby Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kerby Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kerby Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kerby Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kerby Elementary School?
7.1% of students at Kerby Elementary 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 295
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (313) 432-4200
- Area population (ZIP 48236)
- 31,383
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 48236; 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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