Very Good
#772 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 24% in state
Lowrey Elementary School
Elementary School · Dearborn City School District · Dearborn, MI
A Dearborn City School District elementary school where students score 28 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6601 JONATHON ST, Dearborn, MI 48126
- Math 48% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 45% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Lowrey Elementary School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 18%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
91.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Lowrey 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 83Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,308/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn), 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
$42,353
Median home value
$200,600
Median rent
$1,222/mo
College educated
24.4%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
35.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48126; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Revelations AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 235 | Compare → |
| Iris Becker Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Riverside AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Mccollough Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 410 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dearborn City School District
- Schools in district
- 37
- Rank in district
- #12 of 36
- District spending per student
- $18,437NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Lowrey Elementary School is listed in Dearborn City School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Lowrey Elementary School
Lowrey Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dearborn, MI, part of Dearborn City School District, serving approximately 525 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #772 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lowrey Elementary School
What grades does Lowrey Elementary School serve?
Lowrey Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Lowrey Elementary School?
Lowrey Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lowrey Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lowrey Elementary School is 14.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Lowrey Elementary School rank in MI?
Lowrey Elementary School ranks #772 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Lowrey Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lowrey Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Lowrey Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lowrey Elementary School has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Lowrey Elementary School a charter school?
No, Lowrey Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Lowrey Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Lowrey Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lowrey Elementary School?
91.2% of students at Lowrey 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (313) 827-1800
- Area population (ZIP 48126)
- 52,075
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 28.3
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 48126; 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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