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#1494 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 47% in state
Kinloch Elementary School
Elementary School · Crestwood School District · Dearborn Heights, MI
A Crestwood School District elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1505 KINLOCH ST, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
- Math 47% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kinloch Elementary School score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 5 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kinloch Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,707/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn Heights), 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
$63,084
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48127; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Heights Montessori CenterPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Wise AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Divine Child Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 568 | Compare → |
| Haigh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 543 | 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.
Crestwood School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kinloch Elementary School is listed in Crestwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kinloch Elementary School
Kinloch Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of Crestwood School District, serving approximately 533 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,494 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kinloch Elementary School
What grades does Kinloch Elementary School serve?
Kinloch Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Kinloch Elementary School?
Kinloch Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 533 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinloch Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinloch Elementary School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kinloch Elementary School rank in MI?
Kinloch Elementary School ranks #1,494 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kinloch Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kinloch Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Kinloch Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kinloch Elementary School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kinloch Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kinloch Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kinloch Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kinloch Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kinloch Elementary School?
78.0% of students at Kinloch 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
- 533
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (313) 278-4482
- Area population (ZIP 48127)
- 39,943
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 48127; 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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