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Parkview Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 382 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 29, 2012

I miss this school. We moved 2 miles and are out of this school district sad to say. My son attended Kindergarten and he LOVED it and LEARNED so much! Now he attends a Northville school, Thorton Creek and he begs me to take him back to Parkview. My son left kindergarten reading at a third grade level and doing advance math problems! GREAT JOB TO THE EFFORTS AT PARKVIEW. This school is AWESOME REALLY!!! TOO MUCH TO RAVE ABOUT!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2011

The principal at Parkview is wonderful. I had an issue come up early in the year and I received immediate feedback with action behind it. If your child is bored, you should seek testing to place in a more approprate grade. Not everything is the teacher or principal's fault. Parents need to take some responsibility for educating their children as well. The schools need more parent involvment...can't even get enough help with the kid's parties or fun school events, its a shame. Stop complaining and get involved!!!! We are lucky to have such wonderful schools here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 4, 2010

Principal really needs to be replaced! She has no notion of differentiated education. Many parents complain of their children getting bored. Principal refuses to address the concern. We have heard great things about other Novi elementary schools - they seem to respond to parent input.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 24, 2010

I have a child that attends this school and so far the teachers have been wonderful. The teachers I have met so far provide a great atmosphere towards developing the young minds. However, due to the Principle Leadership, I am giving this school a rating of less than 5. Mrs. Michos is far from being a strong leader or someone you can have confidence to get the job done. Another thing I find lacking in the Principle Leadership is on more than one occasion she has pushed accountability on others. The times I had to talk with Mrs. Michos, I felt like I wasted time out of my schedule to hear political rhetoric instead of defined action plans. For school events I have attended, she is disorganized with no control of the surroundings. Parkview is lucky to have strong leadership and devotion in the Teachers to carry that school forward.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2010

I teach at Parkview Elementary and have the privilege to work with a team of caring professionals under the direction of a dynamic principal! She understands the educational and emotional needs of students and staff and sets a culture of leadership and success. Parkview is an exceptional place for teaching and learning!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 26, 2009

The principal leadership at this school is extremely poor, and brings down most of the staff. However, my child was lucky enough to get Mrs. Ukrop for 2nd grade this year and that made all the difference-she is the best teacher I have ever encountered in any school. All of her students love her with good reason; she actually cares about her students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 7, 2005

Our family loves this school! I have a second grader who attended Parkview for two years. All of the teachers are professional while a good mix of fun for the kids. Music, art, and Spanish are top notch here. Parent involement is evident throughout the school. I was always invited to help out in the classroom and throughout the school. I highly recommend this school to everyone.
—Submitted by a former student


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

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

76 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
54%

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

69 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
74%

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
94%

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

Math

The state average for Math was 45% in 2013.

76 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
82%

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

76 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
87%

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

76 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
69%
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 46% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 43% 3%
Black 7% 20%
Hispanic 4% 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 6%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Dr. Jenifer Michos
Fax number
  • (248) 449-1229

Programs

Specific academic themes or areas of focus

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45825 West 11 Mile Rd
Novi, MI 48374
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Phone: (248) 449-1220

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