Serving 644 students in grades 5-6, Riley Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Riley Upper Elementary School's student population of 644 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
644 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
Riley Upper Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riley Upper Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#960 out of 3069 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
3%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Riley Upper Elementary School is ranked #960 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Riley Upper Elementary School?
644 students attend Riley Upper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Riley Upper Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riley Upper Elementary School?
Riley Upper Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riley Upper Elementary School offer ?
Riley Upper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riley Upper Elementary School part of?
Riley Upper Elementary School is part of Livonia Public Schools School District.
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