SchoolGrade

A quick view of overall attainment (SchoolGrade) and how the school performs relative to its context.

SchoolGrade™

F

A single grade anchored in proficiency (share of students at or above the state bar).

Actual Test Scores

9%

Percent of tested students who met or exceeded the state’s proficiency bar.

Projected Test Scores

16%

Estimated proficiency given the school’s student and community context.

When comparing actual test scores to projected performance based on socioeconomic factors, Alice M Birney K8 School Doesn't Meet Expectations compared to other schools in the US.

What is SchoolGrade™?
  • SchoolGrade converts proficiency into a single grade for quick comparison.
  • Actual vs. Projected shows how much performance exceeds or trails what we’d expect given student and community context.
  • Teacher Grade summarizes that gap at the school level; it is not an evaluation of individual teachers.

Academics

Key performance indicators for student achievement and college readiness.

Academic Performance

Proficiency on state assessments by subject.

Math Proficiency

3%

Percent proficient on state math tests.

English Proficiency

20%

Percent proficient on state English and language art (reading) tests.

Science Proficiency

5%

Percent proficient on state science tests.

View detailed state comparisons

Math Proficiency

3%
30%

ELA Proficiency

20%
42%

Science Proficiency

5%
22%

MI Average

College Preparedness & Advanced Coursework

Graduation, advanced coursework, and college‑level participation.

Graduation Rate

N/A%

Percent graduating in four years.

Enrolled in AP Classes

0%

Percent of students enrolled in at least one AP course.

AP Classes Taught

0

Number of AP courses offered.

Students in Dual Enrollment

0%

Percent taking college courses during high school.

Students enrolled in IB Classes

0%

Percent enrolled in International Baccalaureate classes.

View AP Enrollment by Class

AP Science

0%
2%

AP Computer Science

0%
1%

AP Math

0%
2%

MI Average

Neighborhood

Details on neighborhood safety, economics, and community

Crime Grade

Use as neighborhood context, not a rating of the school.

Overall Crime Grade

C

30.69 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

4.66 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C+

16.00 per 1,000 Residents

What is Crime Grade?

Crime Grade uses a combination of official crime reports (FBI, state, and local law enforcement) and machine‐learning algorithms to fill in reporting gaps and correct errors, producing a single letter‐grade that reflects a neighborhood’s overall safety.

By integrating Crime Grade, parents see not only how well a school performs academically but also how safe the surrounding community is, giving a more complete picture of each school’s environment.

Economics & Housing

Median Household Income

$101,376

MI Average: $80,476

Unemployment Rate

9.8%

MI Average: 5.9%

Median Home value

$274,431

MI Average: $234,007

Median Rent

$1,539 /mo

MI Average: $1,189

Adults with HS Diploma or Higher

94.2%

MI Average: 91.6%

Teachers & Staff

Key metrics on teacher and support staff capacity, qualifications, and retention.

Staffing Levels

Student to Teacher Ratio

12:1

MI Average: 17:1

Number of Teachers

35

Fulltime Equivalent Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$86,733

Average for all teachers in Southfield Public School District

Student to Counselor Ratio

404:1

MI Average: 338:1

Number of Support Staff

7

View Breakdown Below

View the Support Staff Breakdown

Psychologists:

1

Nurses:

1

Social Workers:

3

Law Enforcement Officers:

0

Security Staff:

1

Staff Qualifications

Percent Certified Teachers

97%

MI Average: 96%

Percent of Experienced Teachers

95%

MI Average: 84%

Environment & Safety

Suspensions

In-School Suspensions – Days

124

Students removed from class but supervised on campus.

Out-of-School Suspensions – Days

0

Students sent out of school to another setting.

Total Days Missed

379

Total number of days missed due to suspensions.

Expulsions – Days

Expulsions With Services

0

Total expulsions where educational services continued.

Expulsions Without Services

0

Total expulsions where no educational services continued.

Expulsions with Zero-Tolerance

0

Total expulsions imposed under a zero‑tolerance rule.

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Gender-Based

0

Sexual Orientation Based

0

Race-Based

0

Disability-Based

0

Religion-Based

0

Resources & Finance

Per‑Student Expenditure

$11397 /yr

District-level per-student spending.

Instruction vs. Administration

$9.22

Dollars spent on instruction for every $1 on administration.

Equity & Access

Student demographics and access indicators.

Race & Ethnicity

Percent of enrolled students by reported category.

White

2%

Native American

0%

Asian or Pacific Islander

1%

Black

92%

Latino

2%

Multiracial

2%

Native Hawaiian or Alaskan

0%

Socioeconomic Status & Housing Vulnerability

Economically Disadvantaged

56%

Students meeting the state definition.

Foster System

2%

Students in foster care.

Homeless

3%

Students in families experiencing homelessness.

Language & Mobility

English as a Second Language

10%

Students for whom English is a second language.

Migratory

0%

Students in migratory families.

Military-connected

0%

Students in military families.

Special Needs & Gifted

Students with Disabilities

12%

Gifted & Talented

0%

Elementary Schools Nearest to Alice M Birney K8 School

Explore nearby elementary schools and compare both actual and projected test scores.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 20%
  • Distance: 0.8 mi
Thompson K8 International Academy

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 13%
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  • Actual Test Scores: 36%
  • Projected Test Scores: 41%
  • Distance: 2.7 mi
Norup International School

  • Actual Test Scores: 46%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
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Berkshire Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
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Glenn W Levey Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 10%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
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Oak Park Preparatory Academy

  • Actual Test Scores: 10%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Distance: 3.9 mi
Derby Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 63%
  • Distance: 4.8 mi
East Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Distance: 4.8 mi
Royal Oak Middle School

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Distance: 4.9 mi