Serving 563 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Explorer 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 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 563 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Explorer 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 Explorer Elementary School is 0.76, 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.
Explorer Elementary School is ranked #482 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?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Explorer Elementary School?
563 students attend Explorer Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Explorer Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Explorer Elementary School?
Explorer Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Explorer Elementary School offer ?
Explorer Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Explorer Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-5
Enrollment: 563 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 64%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 52% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 55-59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
