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Ardmore Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 396 students

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5 stars

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Posted November 16, 2010

My daughter is a kindergartener this year at Ardmore. She loves school and is doing very well so far. I'm extremely impressed by all the caring parents, and teachers, involved with the PTO -- they are a group of hard working, enthusiastic, & creative individuals who do so much for the school in terms of socials events for the kids and their families, fundraising to support special programs, fund field trips, purchase playground equipment and supplies, and so much more. I had no idea the PTO in my local school was so active. I've already gotten involved with the PTO and have seen how much these parents do behind the scenes. I'm very happy with this school and my community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 6, 2007

I am a new parent at ardmore this year and i am very pleased with the organization of this school compared to the other lakeview school we were coming from and i want to thank everyone for making this a great start to a new situation for us. Thanks ardmore staff and other parents
—Submitted by christine waters, a parent


Posted March 27, 2006

I am a parent of two elementary students at Ardmore. I grew up in this school district and moved back to the neighborhood when I married. Ardmore is a wonderful elementary school. The teachers are phenominal with the children. They are stern when required to be but you can tell that all of them are there because they are dedicated to their job and they truly want to teach children. Their dedication starts with the principal right to the latchkey staff. It is a very personalized environment. Everyone interacts with the parents and it seems that everyone knows each other and their children. I would not send my children anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2004

My mother attended Ardmore the year it opened. My sister and I attended Ardmore. My children now attend Ardmore. Need I say more? My mother, sister and I value the education we received. It's nice to talk about the past, but I will give you my current opinion. I have 2 children who attend the school. I am very satisfied with the education my children are receiving. They have had spanish since Kindergarten, they have art, gym, health, music and a wonderful media center. These extra classes are taught by different teachers for a well rounded educational experience. When I had a problem with a Teacher it was handled quickly and efficiently. The school has technology available to the students and we have had field trips each year. The PTO is active and creates a wonderful social atmosphere both during the school day and after school. Thankyou Ardmore!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 23, 2004

I went to this school from K-5. The school alone was great. The teachers I believe could have been better. I did not agree with their teaching tactics. Dicipline, in my eyes and my parents, was not enforced highly enough. I liked the ice cream socials, field day and latchkey programs that were performed.
—Submitted by maria belcher, 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.
Math

The state average for Math was 41% in 2013.

81 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
63%

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

81 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
67%

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
93%
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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
64%

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
95%

2010

 
 
96%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
78%

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

55 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
86%

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

66 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
80%

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

66 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
6%

2011

 
 
89%

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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 71%
Hispanic 3% 5%
Black 2% 20%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 25%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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27001 Greater Mack Ave
St. Clair Shores, MI 48081
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Phone: (586) 445-4160

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