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#1376 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 43% in state
Simonds Elementary School
Elementary School · Lamphere Public Schools · Madison Heights, MI
A Lamphere Public Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30000 ROSE ST, Madison Heights, MI 48071
- Math 41% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 58% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Simonds Elementary School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 18 points since 2019, reaching 50% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Simonds 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,749/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison 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
$66,726
Median home value
$190,300
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
32.1%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
11.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48071; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hiller Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Immaculate Conception Ukranian Catholic SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lean Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 624 | Compare → |
| Edmonson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 302 | 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.
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.
Lamphere Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $18,681NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Simonds Elementary School is listed in Lamphere Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Simonds Elementary School
Simonds Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madison Heights, MI, part of Lamphere Public Schools, serving approximately 248 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,376 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simonds Elementary School
What grades does Simonds Elementary School serve?
Simonds Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Simonds Elementary School?
Simonds Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Simonds Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Simonds Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Simonds Elementary School rank in MI?
Simonds Elementary School ranks #1,376 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Simonds Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Simonds Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Simonds Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Simonds Elementary School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Simonds Elementary School a charter school?
No, Simonds Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Simonds Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Simonds Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Simonds Elementary School?
62.5% of students at Simonds 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
- 248
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (248) 547-5292
- Area population (ZIP 48071)
- 28,411
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 48071; 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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