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#2213 of 3,192 schools in MI
Sayre Elementary School
Elementary School · South Lyon Community Schools · South Lyon, MI
A South Lyon Community Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
23000 VALERIE ST, South Lyon, MI 48178
- Math 52% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 59% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sayre Elementary School score 55% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 8 points since 2019, reaching 55% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
16.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sayre Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Lyon), 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
$130,781
Median home value
$392,300
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48178; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank E Bartlett SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| William a Pearson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| William a Brummer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Sharon J Hardy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 580 | 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.
South Lyon Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #9 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sayre Elementary School is listed in South Lyon Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sayre Elementary School
Sayre Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Lyon, MI, part of South Lyon Community Schools, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,213 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sayre Elementary School
What grades does Sayre Elementary School serve?
Sayre Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sayre Elementary School?
Sayre Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sayre Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sayre Elementary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sayre Elementary School rank in MI?
Sayre Elementary School ranks #2,213 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sayre Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sayre Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Sayre Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sayre Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sayre Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sayre Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sayre Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sayre Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sayre Elementary School?
16.2% of students at Sayre 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.2%
- Phone
- (248) 573-8500
- Area population (ZIP 48178)
- 37,303
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 48178; 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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