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#2423 of 3,192 schools in MI
R Grant Graham Elem School
Elementary School · Avondale School District · Auburn Hills, MI
An Avondale School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
2450 OLD SALEM RD, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
- Math 35% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 38% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R Grant Graham Elem School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
61.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where R Grant Graham Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,291/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn 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
$79,468
Median home value
$235,300
Median rent
$1,411/mo
College educated
47.5%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48326; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arts and Technology Academy of PontiacCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | PK–12 | 0.6 mi | 810 | Compare → |
| Auburn Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 291 | Compare → |
| One School GlobalPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | 3–12 | 1.7 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Eastover Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 612 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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.
Avondale School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- $17,600NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
R Grant Graham Elem School is listed in Avondale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R Grant Graham Elem School
R Grant Graham Elem School is a public elementary school in Auburn Hills, MI, part of Avondale School District, serving approximately 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,423 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R Grant Graham Elem School
What grades does R Grant Graham Elem School serve?
R Grant Graham Elem School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend R Grant Graham Elem School?
R Grant Graham Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 430 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R Grant Graham Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at R Grant Graham Elem School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R Grant Graham Elem School rank in MI?
R Grant Graham Elem School ranks #2,423 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is R Grant Graham Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
R Grant Graham Elem 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 R Grant Graham Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R Grant Graham Elem School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is R Grant Graham Elem School a charter school?
No, R Grant Graham Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R Grant Graham Elem School a Title I school?
No, R Grant Graham Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R Grant Graham Elem School?
61.2% of students at R Grant Graham Elem 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 430
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.5%
- Phone
- (248) 537-6800
- Area population (ZIP 48326)
- 24,488
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 48326; 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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