Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Adams Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 61% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 82% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)61%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)82%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
4%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
78%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Adams Elementary School?
404 students attend Adams Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Adams Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Adams Elementary School?
Adams Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Adams Elementary School offer ?
Adams Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Adams Elementary School part of?
Adams Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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