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#1791 of 3,192 schools in MI
Plumbrook Elementary School
Elementary School · Utica Community Schools · Sterling Heights, MI
An Utica Community Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
39660 SPALDING DR, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
- Math 41% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plumbrook Elementary School score 43% 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 46 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 46% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plumbrook Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,277/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sterling Heights), 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
$87,292
Median home value
$248,800
Median rent
$1,152/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
74.2%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48313; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messmore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Schwarzkoff Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Dekeyser Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 0.7 mi | 550 | Compare → |
| Huron Academy Grades K2Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 259 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Utica Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #30 of 37
- District spending per student
- $14,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plumbrook Elementary School is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plumbrook Elementary School
Plumbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sterling Heights, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 456 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,791 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plumbrook Elementary School
What grades does Plumbrook Elementary School serve?
Plumbrook Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Plumbrook Elementary School?
Plumbrook Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 456 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plumbrook Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Plumbrook Elementary School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plumbrook Elementary School rank in MI?
Plumbrook Elementary School ranks #1,791 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Plumbrook Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Plumbrook Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Plumbrook Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plumbrook Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Plumbrook Elementary School a charter school?
No, Plumbrook Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plumbrook Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Plumbrook Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plumbrook Elementary School?
60.7% of students at Plumbrook 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 456
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (586) 797-6000
- Area population (ZIP 48313)
- 33,850
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 48313; 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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