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Lean Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 498 students

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4 stars

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2013:
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2012:
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2011:
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2010:
Based on 2 ratings

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Posted April 25, 2013

This school is good, however the class sizes are too big. The student/ teacher ratio is on average 26 students per class. It seems like the teachers are never in their classrooms teaching. They are always getting subs to go to meetings and/or being taught by student teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 28, 2012

I would have given this school at higher rating but we have run into a few problems this past year with the principal that I just can't bring myself to a higher rating. He stands behind the teachers, which is a good thing...but when they're wrong, should make his own decisions. The teachers have always been friendly as well as office staff. They have a lot of students who need additional help and because of that, feel like they don't spend time challenging the brighter children. Lots of parent involvement and contests/asseblies which we liked. Too much fundraising... A nice little school if you want a safe environment with just OK academic options.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 21, 2010

It's a Great School, with a strong principal and council, and good academics, it should have a better rating.


Posted January 27, 2010

This is an awesome school very good teachers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 25, 2009

My daughter goes to lean , she likes it , i believe she is learning good at lean elementary , the principle is nice , teachers are great ,my daughter is learning good things and we can see that , she reads and writes good , in math is is learning fast ,,, we never complained about the school so it is good , hope they keep up the good work .
—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.

88 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
40%

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
93%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 66% in 2013.

88 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
74%

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
79%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
40%

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 68% in 2013.

89 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
64%

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 47% in 2013.

89 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
56%
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.

79 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
39%

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 70% in 2013.

78 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
55%

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 13% in 2013.

80 students were tested at this school in 2013.

2013

 
 
15%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
71%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 75% 71%
Asian/Pacific Islander 13% 3%
Black 11% 20%
Hispanic 1% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 41%N/A42%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2825 Girard Dr
Warren, MI 48092
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Phone: (586) 574-3230

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