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Springfield Plains Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 561 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 26, 2010

Great PTA sponsored programs, a challenging curriculum that serves each student's needs, and a staff that is supportive and helpful to children and parents alike.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

The staff is awesome. It's like one big happy family.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 24, 2010

I feel my sons teacher has a true vested interest in my sons education
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 15, 2008

Great teachers and students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2005

I am so pleased with Springfield Plains Elementary. All of the staff is so wonderfull. The custodians keep the school so nice and clean for the students and teachers. Everyone makes you feel like you are welcome and you matter. I can tell that everyone has respect for one another, that is important for my child to see everyday when he goes to school. Miss McDonald has been a great teacher, she has made learning fun for my son. Thank you.
—Submitted by Nicole, a parent


Posted March 17, 2004

Springfield Plains is a fabulous elementary. The teachers are very involved and all aspects of learning are coordinated with a common theme - from music and art to science and reading. The principal knows all of the children by name and is open to discussing any issues with parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

Very caring teachers, the Principal - Dr Deveraux is and inspiring leader, quality education, parent support is amazing, my children love this school and so do I.
—Submitted by Gloria, a parent


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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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
56%

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

91 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
80%

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
99%
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.

105 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
56%

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

105 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
88%

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
98%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

105 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
76%
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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
57%

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
95%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

100 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
88%

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
100%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

101 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
98%
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 96% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 1% 20%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 8%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 22N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Ms. K.C. Leh
Fax number
  • (248) 623-3805

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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8650 Holcomb Rd
Clarkston, MI 48348
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Phone: (248) 623-3800

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