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#2455 of 3,192 schools in MI
Navigator Upper Elementary School
Elementary School · Pinckney Community Schools · Pinckney, MI
A Pinckney Community Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2150 EAST M 36, Pinckney, MI 48169
- Math 34% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 52% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Navigator Upper Elementary School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Navigator Upper Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average513/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pinckney), 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
$108,886
Median home value
$344,500
Median rent
$1,365/mo
College educated
38.6%
Homeownership
91.1%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48169; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light of the World AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.2 | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| St Mary Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–8 | 1.9 mi | 144 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pinckney Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,636NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Navigator Upper Elementary School is listed in Pinckney Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Navigator Upper Elementary School
Navigator Upper Elementary School is a public elementary school in Pinckney, MI, part of Pinckney Community Schools, serving approximately 481 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,455 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Navigator Upper Elementary School
What grades does Navigator Upper Elementary School serve?
Navigator Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Navigator Upper Elementary School?
Navigator Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 481 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Navigator Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Navigator Upper Elementary School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Navigator Upper Elementary School rank in MI?
Navigator Upper Elementary School ranks #2,455 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Navigator Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Navigator Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Navigator Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Navigator Upper Elementary School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Navigator Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Navigator Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Navigator Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Navigator Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Navigator Upper Elementary School?
27.7% of students at Navigator Upper 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
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 481
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (810) 225-5300
- Area population (ZIP 48169)
- 21,080
- Area average commute
- 34.9 min
- Area median age
- 48
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 48169; 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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