Elementary Schools in Stockbridge Community Schools

The Stockbridge Community Schools district in Michigan is home to two elementary schools: Heritage School and Emma Smith Elementary School. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade, providing educational opportunities in the Stockbridge community.

While both schools share some similarities, such as a predominantly white student population, they also exhibit notable differences. Heritage School serves a higher grade range (3-6) and has a larger student population of 322 students, compared to 286 students at Emma Smith Elementary. Additionally, Heritage School spends less per student ($14,161) and has a lower student-teacher ratio of 15:1, while Emma Smith Elementary spends more per student ($15,378) and has a higher student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1.

Academically, both schools face challenges, as they perform significantly below the state average in M-STEP proficiency across most grade levels and subject areas. Heritage School has M-STEP proficiency rates ranging from 12.5% to 50%, with the highest rates in 4th grade math. However, Emma Smith Elementary does not have any M-STEP proficiency data available, making it difficult to fully assess and compare the academic performance of the two schools. Additionally, both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, with Emma Smith Elementary reporting a concerning rate of 20.8%.