Excellent
#107 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 3% in state
Will L Lee School
Elementary School · Richmond Community Schools · Richmond, MI
A Richmond Community Schools elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
68399 SOUTH FOREST AVE, Richmond, MI 48062
- Math 67% vs MI 42% (2022)
- Reading 67% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Will L Lee School score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 23 points since 2019, reaching 67% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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 30 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Will L Lee 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 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average687/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Richmond), 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
$75,763
Median home value
$249,000
Median rent
$882/mo
College educated
25.4%
Homeownership
81%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48062; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Augustine Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 128 | Compare → |
| St Peter S Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Merritt AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | PK–12 | 5.0 mi | 561 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Richmond Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,351NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Will L Lee School is listed in Richmond Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Will L Lee School
Will L Lee School is a public elementary school in Richmond, MI, part of Richmond Community Schools, serving approximately 467 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Will L Lee School
What grades does Will L Lee School serve?
Will L Lee School serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Will L Lee School?
Will L Lee School has an enrollment of approximately 467 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Will L Lee School?
The student-teacher ratio at Will L Lee School is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Will L Lee School rank in MI?
Will L Lee School ranks #107 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Will L Lee School's MySchoolScout rating?
Will L Lee School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Will L Lee School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Will L Lee School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Will L Lee School a charter school?
No, Will L Lee School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Will L Lee School a Title I school?
No, Will L Lee School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Will L Lee School?
35.8% of students at Will L Lee 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 467
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.3%
- Phone
- (586) 727-2509
- Area population (ZIP 48062)
- 9,273
- Area average commute
- 27.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 48062; 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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