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#1857 of 3,192 schools in MI
Riley Upper Elementary School
Middle School · Livonia Public Schools School District · Livonia, MI
A Livonia Public Schools School District middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
15555 HENRY RUFF ST, Livonia, MI 48154
- Math 45% vs MI 30% (2022)
- Reading 54% vs MI 41% (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riley Upper Elementary School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
25.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riley Upper 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,497/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Livonia), 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
$103,763
Median home value
$285,800
Median rent
$1,197/mo
College educated
43.7%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48154; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Clarenceville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Emerson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| American Montessori Academy Upper ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 2–8 | 3.2 mi | 343 | 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.
Livonia Public Schools School District
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #21 of 24
- District spending per student
- $16,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riley Upper Elementary School is listed in Livonia Public Schools School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riley Upper Elementary School
Riley Upper Elementary School is a public middle school in Livonia, MI, part of Livonia Public Schools School District, serving approximately 616 students in grades 5th-6th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,857 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riley Upper Elementary School
What grades does Riley Upper Elementary School serve?
Riley Upper Elementary School serves students in grades 5th through 6th.
How many students attend Riley Upper Elementary School?
Riley Upper Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 616 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riley Upper Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riley Upper Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riley Upper Elementary School rank in MI?
Riley Upper Elementary School ranks #1,857 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Riley Upper Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riley Upper Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Riley Upper Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riley Upper Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riley Upper Elementary School a charter school?
No, Riley Upper Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riley Upper Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Riley Upper Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riley Upper Elementary School?
25.6% of students at Riley 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
- 5th – 6th
- Enrollment
- 616
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.8%
- Phone
- (734) 744-2680
- Area population (ZIP 48154)
- 36,915
- Area average commute
- 23.4 min
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 48154; 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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