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#777 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 24% in state

State Road Elementary School

Elementary School · Fenton Area Public Schools · Fenton, MI

A Fenton Area Public Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1161 STATE RD, Fenton, MI 48430

  • Math 60% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 60% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency59.7% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency60.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+17.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+18.2 pts
Overall Proficiency60% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$14,190
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at State Road Elementary School score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency60%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
95%
ELA
90%
2010
Math
96%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
49%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
89%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
71%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
65%
2016
Math
48%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
60%
ELA
60%

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 score

Free/reduced lunch

26.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where State Road 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,566/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fenton), 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

$99,755

Median home value

$308,500

Median rent

$1,382/mo

College educated

38.3%

Homeownership

82.7%

Poverty rate

5.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48430; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–51.3 mi369Compare →
Tomekeastern Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.0K–51.5 mi401Compare →
Holly AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–83.7 mi557Compare →
Adelphian Jr. AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–103.9 mi18Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Fenton Area Public Schools

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#2 of 6
District spending per student
$14,190NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

State Road Elementary School is listed in Fenton Area Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About State Road Elementary School

State Road Elementary School is a public elementary school in Fenton, MI, part of Fenton Area Public Schools, serving approximately 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #777 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 State Road Elementary School

What grades does State Road Elementary School serve?

State Road Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend State Road Elementary School?

State Road Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 386 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at State Road Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at State Road Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does State Road Elementary School rank in MI?

State Road Elementary School ranks #777 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is State Road Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

State Road Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 State Road Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, State Road Elementary School has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is State Road Elementary School a charter school?

No, State Road Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is State Road Elementary School a Title I school?

No, State Road Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for State Road Elementary School?

26.4% of students at State Road 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
386
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
27
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Genesee County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 48430)
38,731
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
42.4
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 48430; 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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