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#2284 of 3,192 schools in MI
Switzer Elementary School
Elementary School · Utica Community Schools · Shelby Township, MI
An Utica Community Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
53200 SHELBY RD, Shelby Township, MI 48316
- Math 40% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 56% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Switzer Elementary School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Switzer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated704/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Shelby Township), 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
$101,232
Median home value
$362,100
Median rent
$1,380/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
80.2%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48316; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Peace Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 167 | Compare → |
| Issac Monfort Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Roberts Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 523 | 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.
Utica Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #33 of 37
- District spending per student
- $14,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Switzer Elementary School is listed in Utica Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Switzer Elementary School
Switzer Elementary School is a public elementary school in Shelby Township, MI, part of Utica Community Schools, serving approximately 547 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,284 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Switzer Elementary School
What grades does Switzer Elementary School serve?
Switzer Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Switzer Elementary School?
Switzer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Switzer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Switzer Elementary School is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Switzer Elementary School rank in MI?
Switzer Elementary School ranks #2,284 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Switzer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Switzer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Switzer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Switzer Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Switzer Elementary School a charter school?
No, Switzer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Switzer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Switzer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Switzer Elementary School?
26.1% of students at Switzer 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.6%
- Phone
- (586) 797-6400
- Area population (ZIP 48316)
- 28,355
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 46.6
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 48316; 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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