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#2751 of 3,192 schools in MI
Laurus Academy
Elementary School · Laurus Academy · Southfield, MI
A charter elementary school in Southfield, MI where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
24590 LAHSER RD, Southfield, MI 48033
- Math 20% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 34% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Laurus Academy score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 44% (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 40 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
85.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Laurus Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,925/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Southfield), 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
$55,599
Median home value
$195,100
Median rent
$1,242/mo
College educated
33%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
14.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48033; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | 2–5 | 0.4 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Faxon AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 126 | Compare → |
| Faith Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–4 | 1.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| Bradford AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 768 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Laurus Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Laurus Academy is listed in Laurus Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Laurus Academy
Laurus Academy is a public elementary school in Southfield, MI, part of Laurus Academy, serving approximately 786 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,751 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Laurus Academy
What grades does Laurus Academy serve?
Laurus Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Laurus Academy?
Laurus Academy has an enrollment of approximately 786 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Laurus Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Laurus Academy is 29.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Laurus Academy rank in MI?
Laurus Academy ranks #2,751 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Laurus Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Laurus Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Laurus Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Laurus Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Laurus Academy a charter school?
Yes, Laurus Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Laurus Academy a Title I school?
No, Laurus Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Laurus Academy?
85.6% of students at Laurus 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 786
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.1%
- Phone
- (248) 799-8401
- Area population (ZIP 48033)
- 16,900
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
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 48033; 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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