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#1702 of 3,192 schools in MI
William a Brummer Elementary School
Elementary School · South Lyon Community Schools · South Lyon, MI
A South Lyon Community Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9919 NORTH RUSHTON RD, South Lyon, MI 48178
- Math 50% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 62% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William a Brummer Elementary School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 40 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 56% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 71% (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
19.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William a Brummer Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Lyon), 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
$130,781
Median home value
$392,300
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48178; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frank E Bartlett SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 480 | Compare → |
| Sayre Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 475 | Compare → |
| Kent Lake Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 3.8 mi | 524 | Compare → |
| Holy Spirit Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 4.0 mi | 73 | 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.
South Lyon Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
William a Brummer Elementary School is listed in South Lyon Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William a Brummer Elementary School
William a Brummer Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Lyon, MI, part of South Lyon Community Schools, serving approximately 475 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,702 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William a Brummer Elementary School
What grades does William a Brummer Elementary School serve?
William a Brummer Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend William a Brummer Elementary School?
William a Brummer Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 475 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William a Brummer Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at William a Brummer Elementary School is 17.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William a Brummer Elementary School rank in MI?
William a Brummer Elementary School ranks #1,702 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is William a Brummer Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
William a Brummer Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 William a Brummer Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William a Brummer Elementary School has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William a Brummer Elementary School a charter school?
No, William a Brummer Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William a Brummer Elementary School a Title I school?
No, William a Brummer Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William a Brummer Elementary School?
19.8% of students at William a Brummer 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
- 475
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (248) 573-8520
- Area population (ZIP 48178)
- 37,303
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 48178; 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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