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#1134 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 36% in state
Parma Elementary School
Elementary School · Western School District · Parma, MI
A Western School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
385 ELIZABETH ST, Parma, MI 49269
- Math 44% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Parma Elementary School score 51% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 51% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (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
60.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Parma 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average336/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,933
Median home value
$200,100
Median rent
$967/mo
College educated
19.6%
Homeownership
90.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49269; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warner Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 381 | Compare → |
| Bean Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 4.4 mi | 398 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Western School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $13,044NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Parma Elementary School is listed in Western School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Parma Elementary School
Parma Elementary School is a public elementary school in Parma, MI, part of Western School District, serving approximately 390 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,134 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Parma Elementary School
What grades does Parma Elementary School serve?
Parma Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Parma Elementary School?
Parma Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 390 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parma Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parma Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Parma Elementary School rank in MI?
Parma Elementary School ranks #1,134 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Parma Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Parma Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Parma Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Parma Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Parma Elementary School a charter school?
No, Parma Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Parma Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Parma Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Parma Elementary School?
60.5% of students at Parma 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
- 390
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.4%
- Phone
- (517) 841-8670
- Area population (ZIP 49269)
- 5,874
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 49269; 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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