Summary:
Bingham Farms Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the Birmingham Public Schools district, with 328 students located in Bingham Farms, MI. This exceptional school has consistently been ranked highly within the state, currently ranking 125th out of 1,486 Michigan elementary schools and receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bingham Farms Elementary School stands out for its exceptional academic performance, consistently outperforming the state and district averages on M-STEP assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 74.6% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 68.3% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school also boasts a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools like Beverly Elementary and Conant Elementary, with 20.73% African American, 4.27% Hispanic, and 1.22% Asian students. This diversity is a key strength of the school, and it effectively serves students from diverse backgrounds, ranking 3rd and 79th, respectively, out of Michigan elementary schools for its African American and White student subgroups in 2023-2024.
Bingham Farms Elementary School's exceptional performance extends beyond academic achievement, with a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 7.6% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of over 20%. The school's continuous improvement, moving from 441st in 2018-2019 to 125th in 2023-2024, and its strong funding, spending significantly more per student ($20,475 in 2022-2023) compared to the state average, likely contribute to its outstanding educational outcomes. Overall, Bingham Farms Elementary School is a standout institution within the Birmingham Public Schools district and the state of Michigan, delivering exceptional academic performance, supporting a diverse student population, and maintaining a low chronic absenteeism rate.
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Detail:
Public, Magnet PK, KG-5
District:
Birmingham Public Schools
SchoolDigger Rank:
125th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,475
Students who attend Bingham Farms Elementary School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 12.7
Number of students: 343
Racial breakdown:
White:
69.4%
African American:
18.4%
Two or more races:
6.1%
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Hispanic:
4.4%
Asian:
1.5%
American Indian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.7%
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