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Auburn Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 395 students

 

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Posted August 9, 2012

I moved out of the district last year due to economic hardship and tried to keep my son in the school under the Mckinney Vento bill which is one of the definitions under the act. I was told I am not eligible without them even doing the proper paper work and basically told that I am in my situation by choice and my son is being dropped. Forget the fact that he's already behind academically and finally doing better with medication and title I services. I now have to uproot him and put him in an even worse school than this one. Jennifer in the enrollment office told me I can't keep him in the school because it's "the one I choose!!" Yeah right hardly the case like I would choose to put my son in a school that ranks 1016 among elementary schools in Michigan! Trust me if I had an actual choice Auburn Elementary wouldn't be it! This school is not for the children or what is best for them. They are fully aware of our situation and still dropped my child. I now have to enroll my son in an even worse school and hope he continues to do well despite Auburn Elementary! I am sure if he did better academically this wouldn't be the case!
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Posted December 15, 2011

The best school The best staff and The most awesome Principal ever(Mrs Marsha Wharton) .. I just love the way my kids are treated here at auburn elementary scool..my kids are kindergartener and a second grader ..both love their teacher .The teachers each one of them is dedicated and soo caring that the kids feel at home . I would recommend this area to my freinds
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Posted October 1, 2007

Auburn Elementary is a school that is committed to the students who attend there. I have 2 children attending and another 2 who will attend there once they are of age. I love that Auburn offers a diverse and rich cultural experience within the confines of a loving and committed staff.
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Posted September 19, 2007

I wish that more parents within this school would become involved! The principal and teachers are wonderful and show great leadership!
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Posted May 30, 2007

I had 3 kids in this school, they liked it very much, the teachers are great, friendly and often give more than 100%!
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

65 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
43%

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
94%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

64 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
72%

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
95%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

50 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
54%

2012

 
 
23%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
91%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

48 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
73%

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
82%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

48 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
40%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 46% in 2013.

47 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
34%

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

45 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
62%

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
4%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2012-2013 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Beginning in the 2011-2012 school year, the Michigan State Board of Education implemented new definitions of what it means to be proficient on the MEAP test. The new standards for proficiency are higher than in previous years and the percent of students earning a proficient score is expected to be lower as a result of this change.

See Michigan's state standards

Source: Michigan Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 62% 70%
Hispanic 16% 6%
Black 13% 19%
Asian 6% 3%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 36%N/A46%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus
  • Special education
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School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Marsha Wharton
Fax number
  • (248) 537-6505

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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  • Special education

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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2900 Waukegan St
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
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Phone: (248) 537-6500

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