Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nijiiro Japanese Immersion 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 is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 240 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School's student population of 240 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
50%
4%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
6%
18%
White
27%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School's ranking?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is ranked #502 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School?
240 students attend Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School offer ?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School part of?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is part of Livonia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools School District.
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