Excellent
#197 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 6% in state
Musson Elementary School
Elementary School · Rochester Community School District · Rochester Hills, MI
A Rochester Community School District elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3500 DUTTON RD, Rochester Hills, MI 48306
- Math 79% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 77% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Musson Elementary School score 78% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 78% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 86% (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
5.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Musson 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester Hills), 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
$165,545
Median home value
$522,200
Median rent
$1,645/mo
College educated
72%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48306; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Creek AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 120 | Compare → |
| Brewster Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Delta Kelly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 620 | Compare → |
| Oakland Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 2.1 mi | 510 | 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.
Rochester Community School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #2 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Musson Elementary School is listed in Rochester Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Musson Elementary School
Musson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester Hills, MI, part of Rochester Community School District, serving approximately 494 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #197 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Musson Elementary School
What grades does Musson Elementary School serve?
Musson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Musson Elementary School?
Musson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Musson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Musson Elementary School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Musson Elementary School rank in MI?
Musson Elementary School ranks #197 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Musson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Musson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Musson Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Musson Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Musson Elementary School a charter school?
No, Musson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Musson Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Musson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Musson Elementary School?
5.3% of students at Musson 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
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.6%
- Phone
- (248) 726-4200
- Area population (ZIP 48306)
- 27,831
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 48306; 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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