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Public elementary school · Whitmore Lake Public School District · Whitmore Lake, Michigan

Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Whitmore Lake Elementary School rates 5.9, right at the middle of Whitmore Lake Public School District's elementary schools, whose rated median is 5.9.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
5.9this school

5.9 on a one-to-ten scale; the Whitmore Lake Public School District median is 5.9.

#1,962 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Whitmore Lake Public School District: 1 elementary schools rated, median 5.9

The brief

An elementary school in Whitmore Lake, MI serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Students at Whitmore Lake Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).

It ranks 1,962 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 2 of 2 in Whitmore Lake Public School District.

Math42%7 points above the Michigan average of 35%2022 EdFacts
Reading52%10 points above the Michigan average of 42%2022 EdFacts
Proficiency is down 48 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 47% recently.2022 EdFacts; 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
3.4
50% of the rating
Academics
7.6
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.8
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 48189; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Whitmore Lake Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$82,433
Median home value
$286,200
Median rent
$1,228/mo
College educated
38.4%
Homeownership
79.4%
Poverty rate
6.9%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48189; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
7
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
27
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
1,530/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
45.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Livingston Classical Academy1.2 mi · charter
    7.6Compare →
  2. Whitmore Lake Elementary Schoolthis school
    5.9
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Whitmore Lake Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Whitmore Lake Elementary School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Whitmore Lake Elementary School is located at 1077 Barker Rd. in Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 1. The school serves students from Pre-K through 5th grade and has an enrollment of fewer than 500 students 1. Academic instruction utilizes the Orton-Gillingham approach for reading, alongside new curricula for English Language Arts and Math 1. The school also emphasizes early STEM and hands-on science education 1. In addition to core academics, students participate in weekly Art, Music, and Physical Education classes 1. The school operates on a full-day schedule from 8:50 am to 3:35 pm and a half-day schedule from 8:50 am to 12:05 pm 1. A Kids Club program provides before and after school care 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.wlps.net
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Whitmore Lake Elementary School serve?

Whitmore Lake Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Whitmore Lake Elementary School?

Whitmore Lake Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 389 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Whitmore Lake Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Whitmore Lake 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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School rank in MI?

Whitmore Lake Elementary School ranks #1,962 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is Whitmore Lake Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Whitmore Lake Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Whitmore Lake Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Whitmore Lake Elementary School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Whitmore Lake Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Whitmore Lake Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Whitmore Lake Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Whitmore Lake Elementary School?

45.8% of students at Whitmore Lake 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
389
Student-teacher ratio
11.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Washtenaw County
Phone
(734) 449-2051
Rank in district
#2 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$22,243
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 48189)
13,748
Area average commute
29.1 min
Area median age
42.5

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.