Serving 537 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Spencer Road Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 537 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spencer Road Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Spencer Road Elementary School's student population of 537 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
537 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 12, 2026
School Rankings
Spencer Road Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spencer Road Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#149 out of 3025 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spencer Road Elementary School's ranking?
Spencer Road Elementary School is ranked #149 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Spencer Road Elementary School often compared to?
Spencer Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hornung Elementary School, Hilton Road Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Spencer Road Elementary School?
537 students attend Spencer Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Spencer Road Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spencer Road Elementary School?
Spencer Road Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spencer Road Elementary School offer ?
Spencer Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spencer Road Elementary School part of?
Spencer Road Elementary School is part of Brighton Area Schools School District.
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