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#2936 of 3,192 schools in MI

Memorial Elementary School

Elementary School · Riverview Community School District · Riverview, MI

A Riverview Community School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

13425 COLVIN ST, Riverview, MI 48193

  • Math 24% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 40% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.0Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency23.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-1.5 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)34% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile43th
Resources & Environment4.6Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.1:1
District spending per student$12,779
Chronic Absenteeism32.6%

Students at Memorial Elementary School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 62 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
39%
ELA
73%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
30%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
46%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
40%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

65.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Memorial 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,142/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverview), 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

$72,894

Median home value

$205,400

Median rent

$1,088/mo

College educated

25.1%

Homeownership

65.4%

Poverty rate

10.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48193; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Riverview Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified7.9K–120.4 mi127Compare →
Huntington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.0PK–50.8 mi326Compare →
Forest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.9 mi423Compare →
Jo Brighton Skills CenterEnrollment path unverified7.84–120.9 mi157Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Riverview Community School District

Schools in district
8
Rank in district
#6 of 6
District spending per student
$12,779NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Memorial Elementary School is listed in Riverview Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Memorial Elementary School

Memorial Elementary School is a public elementary school in Riverview, MI, part of Riverview Community School District, serving approximately 417 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,936 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Memorial Elementary School

What grades does Memorial Elementary School serve?

Memorial Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Memorial Elementary School?

Memorial Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Memorial Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Memorial Elementary School rank in MI?

Memorial Elementary School ranks #2,936 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Memorial Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Memorial Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Memorial Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Memorial Elementary School has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Memorial Elementary School a charter school?

No, Memorial Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Memorial Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Memorial Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Memorial Elementary School?

65.2% of students at Memorial 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
417
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
23
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.6%
Area population (ZIP 48193)
16,485
Area average commute
24.5 min
Area median age
40.8
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 48193; 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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