Serving 496 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, West Utica Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower 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 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 496 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
West Utica Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Utica Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
West Utica Elementary School is ranked #2186 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend West Utica Elementary School?
496 students attend West Utica Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of West Utica Elementary School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Utica Elementary School?
West Utica Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Utica Elementary School offer ?
West Utica Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is West Utica Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 496 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 43%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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