Quarton Elementary

Summary:

Quarton Elementary is a high-performing public magnet elementary school in Birmingham Public Schools, serving 332 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with students outperforming state and district averages on standardized tests.

Quarton Elementary's academic excellence is evident, with 90.38% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in M-Step English Language Arts, compared to 74.2% for the Birmingham Public Schools district and 44% for the state of Michigan. However, the school's student population is predominantly white (87.95%) and has a very low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (0.9%), suggesting a lack of racial and socioeconomic diversity. This contrasts with nearby schools like Greenfield Elementary, which has a more diverse student population and a higher percentage of students from low-income families.

The combination of Quarton Elementary's strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and affluent student population may indicate that the school benefits from factors such as increased funding, parental involvement, and access to educational resources that may not be available to all schools in the district or state. This raises important questions about equity and access to quality education for all students in the community.


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Public, Magnet PK, KG-5

 771 Chesterfield Ave
       Birmingham, MI  48009-1281


(248) 203-3429

District: Birmingham Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,324 Help


Students who attend Quarton Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Derby Middle School
High:    Ernest W Seaholm High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  366

Racial breakdown:

White:
88.3%
Two or more races:
7.4%
Hispanic:
3.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Quarton Elementary ranks better than 98.7% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Birmingham Public Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.05. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.3%), two or more races (7.4%), Hispanic (3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 1.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Birmingham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Quarton Elementary is 13.3, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Birmingham Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Quarton Elementary is $21,324, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Birmingham Public Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Quarton Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Quarton Elementary 20th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Quarton Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Birmingham Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Birmingham Public Schools 16th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Quarton Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Quarton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 89.78 8th 1545 99.5%
2007 90.47 6th 1565 99.6%
2008 88.37 21st 1577 98.7%
2009 87.94 28th 1589 98.2%
2010 82.22 77th 1552 95.0%
2011 85.69 32nd 1552 97.9%
2012 87.86 121st 1566 92.3%
2013 84.11 180th 1563 88.5%
2014 83.56 178th 1533 88.4%
2015 82.62 219th 1580 86.1%
2016 89.43 110th 1548 92.9%
2017 86.02 127th 1466 91.3%
2018 88.79 128th 1448 91.2%
2019 71.92 339th 1408 75.9%
2021 89.38 76th 1153 93.4%
2022 97.61 8th 1344 99.4%
2023 96.97 23rd 1470 98.4%
2024 97.05 20th 1486 98.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Quarton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 98.91 4th 403 99.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Quarton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.80 140th 1443 90.3%
2019 56.38 478th 1171 59.2%
2021 76.57 150th 902 83.4%
2023 96.84 13th 1321 99.0%
2024 95.22 29th 1342 97.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Quarton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.47 114th 1446 92.1%
2019 83.40 137th 1196 88.5%
2021 85.76 82nd 915 91.0%
2022 97.06 7th 1139 99.4%
2023 94.25 41st 1334 96.9%
2024 95.76 24th 1347 98.2%
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Rank History for White students at Quarton Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.48 149th 1253 88.1%
2019 62.44 392nd 1128 65.2%
2021 81.49 136th 1005 86.5%
2022 95.89 17th 1102 98.5%
2023 96.22 14th 1198 98.8%
2024 95.72 19th 1204 98.4%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Quarton Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 521 2 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1989 403 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 411
1990 410 1 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1991 434 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 436
1992 466 0 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 472
1993 468 0 8 1 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1994 450 0 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1995 423 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1996 423 0 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1997 410 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1998 423 0 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 435
1999 405 0 11 0 0 n/a n/a 0 416
2000 361 1 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 370
2001 367 2 10 3 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2002 425 5 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2003 425 5 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 437
2004 392 3 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2005 400 2 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 407
2006 377 1 4 2 1 n/a n/a 1 386
2007 383 1 4 4 1 n/a n/a 3 396
2008 362 3 8 5 1 n/a n/a 4 383
2009 405 3 11 6 0 n/a n/a 3 428
2010 426 3 9 5 2 n/a n/a 9 454
2011 416 3 6 7 2 0 15 0 449
2012 418 1 10 5 2 0 21 0 457
2013 456 1 12 6 0 0 24 0 499
2014 438 2 16 8 0 0 22 0 486
2015 419 1 16 7 0 0 18 0 461
2016 390 3 19 5 0 0 15 0 432
2017 375 8 16 4 0 0 13 0 416
2018 359 8 14 5 0 0 17 0 403
2019 338 3 14 1 1 0 15 0 372
2020 337 2 11 1 1 0 18 0 370
2021 268 3 12 8 0 0 16 0 307
2022 272 2 5 8 0 0 21 0 308
2023 292 1 5 6 0 0 28 0 332
2024 323 0 5 11 0 0 27 0 366

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Quarton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 n/a n/a n/a
1989 411 n/a n/a 0
1990 415 34.0 12.2 0
1991 436 n/a n/a n/a
1992 472 n/a n/a n/a
1993 477 n/a 0.0 0.4
1994 461 23.0 20.0 0
1995 430 21.0 20.5 0
1996 430 21.0 20.5 0
1997 417 22.0 19.0 0
1998 435 24.0 18.1 0
1999 416 26.0 16.0 0
2000 370 22.7 16.3 0
2001 382 22.7 16.8 0.3
2002 437 n/a n/a 0.7
2003 437 n/a n/a 0.7
2004 398 21.5 18.5 0.3
2005 407 22.5 18.1 0
2006 386 26.3 14.7 0
2007 396 26.4 15.0 0
2008 383 24.0 16.0 0.3
2009 428 23.8 18.0 1.6
2010 454 24.5 18.4 1.6
2011 449 26.5 16.9 3.8
2012 457 27.2 16.8 3.5
2013 499 29.7 16.8 2.6
2014 486 28.4 17.1 2.1
2015 461 28.0 16.4 2
2016 432 30.0 14.4 1.6
2017 416 28.8 14.4 1.7
2018 403 28.0 14.3 2.2
2019 372 25.6 14.5 2.4
2020 370 24.8 14.8 2.4
2021 307 26.5 11.5 2
2022 308 22.6 13.5 1.9
2023 332 24.2 13.6 0.9
2024 366 27.3 13.3 1.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Quarton Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 531 n/a n/a n/a
1989 411 n/a n/a 0
1990 415 34.0 12.2 0
1991 436 n/a n/a n/a
1992 472 n/a n/a n/a
1993 477 n/a 0.0 0.4
1994 461 23.0 20.0 0
1995 430 21.0 20.5 0
1996 430 21.0 20.5 0
1997 417 22.0 19.0 0
1998 435 24.0 18.1 0
1999 416 26.0 16.0 0
2000 370 22.7 16.3 0
2001 382 22.7 16.8 0.3
2002 437 n/a n/a 0.7
2003 437 n/a n/a 0.7
2004 398 21.5 18.5 0.3
2005 407 22.5 18.1 0
2006 386 26.3 14.7 0
2007 396 26.4 15.0 0
2008 383 24.0 16.0 0.3
2009 428 23.8 18.0 1.6
2010 454 24.5 18.4 1.6
2011 449 26.5 16.9 3.8
2012 457 27.2 16.8 3.5
2013 499 29.7 16.8 2.6
2014 486 28.4 17.1 2.1
2015 461 28.0 16.4 2
2016 432 30.0 14.4 1.6
2017 416 28.8 14.4 1.7
2018 403 28.0 14.3 2.2
2019 372 25.6 14.5 2.4
2020 370 24.8 14.8 2.4
2021 307 26.5 11.5 2
2022 308 22.6 13.5 1.9
2023 332 24.2 13.6 0.9
2024 366 27.3 13.3 1.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Quarton Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $369 (2.3%) $15,948 (97.7%) $16,317
2020 $368 (2.5%) $14,625 (97.5%) $14,993
2021 $900 (4.4%) $19,770 (95.7%) $20,669
2022 $672 (3.5%) $18,349 (96.5%) $19,020
2023 $636 (3.0%) $20,688 (97.0%) $21,324

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Quarton Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 339th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 23rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Quarton Elementary)71.181.1
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Birmingham Public Schools)70.372.8
 2.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Quarton Elementary)63.277.8
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Birmingham Public Schools)71.574.3
 2.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Quarton Elementary)74.286.3
 12.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Birmingham Public Schools)72.274.5
 2.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Quarton Elementary)56.576.5
 20%
   4th Grade Math (Birmingham Public Schools)63.370
 6.7%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Quarton Elementary)60.984.8
 23.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Birmingham Public Schools)71.176.6
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Quarton Elementary)32.857.6
 24.8%
   5th Grade Math (Birmingham Public Schools)57.366.8
 9.5%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Quarton Elementary)2566.7
 41.7%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Birmingham Public Schools)31.246.6
 15.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students372332
 10.8%
African American31
 66.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian145
 64.3%
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander00
White338292
 13.6%
Two or More Races1528
 86.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients2.4%0.9%
 1.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Quarton Elementary

Students who attend Quarton Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Derby Middle School
High : Ernest W Seaholm High School

Students at Quarton Elementary are 88% White, 7% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 366 students attended Quarton Elementary.

Yes! Quarton Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.


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