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Edmonson Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 293 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 21, 2011

My daughter is currently attending the preschool program at Edmonson. I also have her enrolled in the Chinese Immersion program. I cannot say enough good things about our experience with this school. My daughter is learning so much, and she loves going to school. Every day she excitedly tells me what she's learned. The teachers are wonderful - always willing to take the time to answer any questions. The only negative I've seen so far, is that parking is a bit limited. Something that is easy to overlook when compared to all of the benefits Edmonson provides.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2010

My daughter went to the pre-k program and she advanced and loved her class and teachers. She felt welcome, i loved that the teacher came to our home to meet my daughter before school even started.
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Posted May 17, 2010

My boys are currently in kdg., 1st, and 4th grade. I absolutely love everyone in this school! From the office staff to the gym teacher, they are so supportive of the students. You can tell the teachers and staff love what they do. The teachers even set up "advanced" work for my oldest son and 3 other students that were getting all a's to challenge them. Everyone at Edmonson goes above and beyond every day.
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Posted February 6, 2010

We are thrilled with the preschool program at Edmonson! The staff is wonderful with our son. He is always excited to go to school. The children are engaged in their learning through play and hands-on activities. He is also part of the chinese immersion program. It is very exciting to see and hear your child make connections between languages. We are planning to send our daughter to preschool at Edmonson as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 5, 2008

I have not been happy with the preschool program at Edmonson. It is a bit chaotic and disorganized with teacher turnover and, at times, feels like childcare. Chinese immersion is offered, but I'm not sure the benefits from this outweigh the negative factors. Hope it gets better. Looking for alternatives.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 1, 2003

My children are only in 2nd and 3rd grade, but so far they have had some excellent teachers. Mrs. Jackson has to be my favorite for bringing out a special talent in my daughter and making learning fun.
—Submitted by 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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
43%

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

49 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
74%

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
35%

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

52 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
75%

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
98%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

51 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
53%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
52%

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

54 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
65%

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
92%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
13%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
94%
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 89% 71%
Black 5% 20%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
Hispanic 2% 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 47%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mrs. Sharon Stephens
Fax number
  • (248) 547-6444

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621 East Katherine Ave
Madison Heights, MI 48071
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Phone: (248) 547-5342

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