Spencer Road Elementary School

Summary:

Spencer Road Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Brighton, Michigan, serving 510 students in grades K-4 and part of the Brighton Area Schools district, which is ranked 29th out of 610 districts in the state.

Spencer Road Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, receiving a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and boasting impressive proficiency rates on state assessments. In 2023-2024, 71.4% of 3rd graders and 67.2% of 4th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, far exceeding the state averages of 39.6% and 43.3%, respectively. The school's student population is predominantly white (91.96%) and has a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students (14.12% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch). Additionally, Spencer Road Elementary maintains a low chronic absenteeism rate of 9.9%, well below the state average of 21.8%.

Compared to nearby schools in the South Lyon Community Schools, Howell Public Schools, and Charyl Stockwell Academy districts, Spencer Road Elementary consistently outperforms its peers on academic measures. While the school's overall performance is exceptional, there may be opportunities to further support specific student subgroups and increase diversity within the student population to ensure equitable outcomes for all learners.


Detail:

Public K-4

 10639 Spencer Rd
       Brighton, MI  48114-7552


(810) 299-4350

District: Brighton Area Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
65th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,735 Help


Students who attend Spencer Road Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Maltby Intermediate School
    Scranton Middle School
High:    Brighton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.9 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.0%
Hispanic:
3.7%
Two or more races:
2.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spencer Road Elementary School ranks better than 95.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 2nd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Brighton Area Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.72. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (92%), Hispanic (3.7%), two or more races (2.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spencer Road Elementary School is 17.9. 2 elementary schools in the Brighton Area Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Spencer Road Elementary School employs 28.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spencer Road Elementary School is $13,735. 2 elementary schools in the Brighton Area Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spencer Road Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spencer Road Elementary School 65th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Spencer Road Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Brighton Area Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Brighton Area Schools 29th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Spencer Road Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Spencer Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 79.77 184th 1545 88.1%
2007 84.33 90th 1565 94.2%
2008 87.39 32nd 1577 98.0%
2009 89.90 6th 1589 99.6%
2010 82.98 59th 1552 96.2%
2011 80.68 158th 1552 89.8%
2012 87.33 128th 1566 91.8%
2013 92.93 48th 1563 96.9%
2014 90.40 71st 1533 95.4%
2015 91.26 83rd 1580 94.7%
2016 89.80 104th 1548 93.3%
2017 82.92 168th 1466 88.5%
2018 91.56 82nd 1448 94.3%
2019 93.13 55th 1408 96.1%
2021 92.43 54th 1153 95.3%
2022 90.50 93rd 1344 93.1%
2023 90.43 108th 1470 92.7%
2024 93.72 65th 1486 95.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Spencer Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.48 168th 403 58.3%
2023 51.01 82nd 195 57.9%
2024 52.01 94th 225 58.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spencer Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 51.69 591st 1350 56.2%
2024 76.86 201st 1381 85.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Spencer Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.37 54th 1443 96.3%
2019 94.72 24th 1171 98.0%
2021 92.55 25th 902 97.2%
2022 89.18 73rd 1106 93.4%
2023 87.62 102nd 1321 92.3%
2024 93.85 43rd 1342 96.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Spencer Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.14 120th 1446 91.7%
2019 90.25 66th 1196 94.5%
2021 88.45 62nd 915 93.2%
2022 86.35 108th 1139 90.5%
2023 89.83 79th 1334 94.1%
2024 91.80 69th 1347 94.9%
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Rank History for White students at Spencer Road Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.40 102nd 1253 91.9%
2019 90.73 60th 1128 94.7%
2021 91.67 40th 1005 96.0%
2022 85.74 112th 1102 89.8%
2023 85.42 130th 1198 89.1%
2024 90.84 64th 1204 94.7%
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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 Spencer Road Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 550 0 4 0 8 n/a n/a 0 562
1989 498 1 6 0 6 n/a n/a 0 511
1990 558 0 2 0 4 n/a n/a 0 564
1991 552 0 5 0 6 n/a n/a -1 562
1992 497 0 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 503
1993 459 0 6 0 23 n/a n/a 0 488
1994 459 0 5 0 6 n/a n/a 0 470
1995 465 0 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 474
1996 465 0 4 2 3 n/a n/a 0 474
1997 431 0 5 3 5 n/a n/a 0 444
1998 426 1 4 3 8 n/a n/a 0 442
1999 452 2 5 6 8 n/a n/a 0 473
2000 486 2 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 503
2001 507 4 4 10 6 n/a n/a 0 531
2002 489 4 2 2 9 n/a n/a 0 506
2003 489 4 2 2 9 n/a n/a 0 506
2004 474 5 5 4 6 n/a n/a 0 494
2005 448 4 7 6 6 n/a n/a 0 471
2006 413 4 6 5 6 n/a n/a 0 434
2007 412 2 7 4 3 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 426 4 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 445
2009 426 4 13 5 3 n/a n/a 0 451
2010 386 4 16 6 4 n/a n/a 0 416
2011 413 2 10 12 1 4 2 0 444
2012 386 3 5 9 1 1 5 0 410
2013 384 4 4 13 0 1 6 0 412
2014 411 4 3 11 0 2 5 0 436
2015 415 4 3 13 0 2 3 0 440
2016 453 3 3 15 0 0 1 0 475
2017 455 3 3 17 2 0 3 0 483
2018 468 8 1 17 2 0 5 0 501
2019 466 4 1 20 2 0 2 0 495
2020 476 2 2 18 2 1 5 0 506
2021 771 3 12 34 2 1 20 0 843
2022 478 2 2 21 3 1 8 0 515
2023 469 3 5 19 2 0 12 0 510

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 Spencer Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 562 n/a n/a n/a
1989 511 n/a n/a 1.6
1990 564 43.0 13.1 1.4
1991 562 n/a n/a n/a
1992 503 n/a n/a 1.6
1993 488 n/a 0.0 2
1994 470 26.3 17.9 1.1
1995 474 22.8 20.8 0.6
1996 474 22.8 20.8 0.6
1997 444 24.0 18.5 0.9
1998 442 21.0 21.0 1.8
1999 473 24.0 19.7 3.6
2000 503 25.5 19.7 4.2
2001 531 28.0 19.0 5.1
2002 506 28.2 17.9 5.5
2003 506 28.2 17.9 5.5
2004 494 32.5 15.2 4.7
2005 471 27.2 17.3 7.2
2006 434 26.0 16.7 9.2
2007 428 27.0 15.9 6.8
2008 445 26.0 17.1 9.9
2009 451 27.5 16.4 9.3
2010 416 23.5 17.7 13
2011 444 24.7 17.9 18
2012 410 25.6 16.0 21.2
2013 412 27.3 15.0 15.8
2014 436 24.4 17.8 18.1
2015 440 27.0 16.2 17.3
2016 475 27.0 17.5 14.3
2017 483 27.7 17.4 14.1
2018 501 27.2 18.4 18.2
2019 495 29.2 16.9 16.8
2020 506 27.7 18.2 14.6
2021 843 39.5 21.3 14.1
2022 515 31.2 16.5 12
2023 510 28.4 17.9 14.1

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 Spencer Road Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 562 n/a n/a n/a
1989 511 n/a n/a 1.6
1990 564 43.0 13.1 1.4
1991 562 n/a n/a n/a
1992 503 n/a n/a 1.6
1993 488 n/a 0.0 2
1994 470 26.3 17.9 1.1
1995 474 22.8 20.8 0.6
1996 474 22.8 20.8 0.6
1997 444 24.0 18.5 0.9
1998 442 21.0 21.0 1.8
1999 473 24.0 19.7 3.6
2000 503 25.5 19.7 4.2
2001 531 28.0 19.0 5.1
2002 506 28.2 17.9 5.5
2003 506 28.2 17.9 5.5
2004 494 32.5 15.2 4.7
2005 471 27.2 17.3 7.2
2006 434 26.0 16.7 9.2
2007 428 27.0 15.9 6.8
2008 445 26.0 17.1 9.9
2009 451 27.5 16.4 9.3
2010 416 23.5 17.7 13
2011 444 24.7 17.9 18
2012 410 25.6 16.0 21.2
2013 412 27.3 15.0 15.8
2014 436 24.4 17.8 18.1
2015 440 27.0 16.2 17.3
2016 475 27.0 17.5 14.3
2017 483 27.7 17.4 14.1
2018 501 27.2 18.4 18.2
2019 495 29.2 16.9 16.8
2020 506 27.7 18.2 14.6
2021 843 39.5 21.3 14.1
2022 515 31.2 16.5 12
2023 510 28.4 17.9 14.1

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 Spencer Road Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $401 (3.5%) $11,111 (96.5%) $11,512
2020 $319 (2.9%) $10,779 (97.1%) $11,098
2021 $1,678 (17.0%) $8,209 (83.0%) $9,887
2022 $583 (4.7%) $11,778 (95.3%) $12,361
2023 $1,874 (13.6%) $11,862 (86.4%) $13,735

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spencer Road Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 55th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 108th of 1470 Elementary schools
 3.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Road Elementary School)75.563.7
 11.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Area Schools)6563.6
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Spencer Road Elementary School)71.971
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Brighton Area Schools)67.267.3
 0.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Spencer Road Elementary School)73.665.1
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Brighton Area Schools)72.873.4
 0.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Spencer Road Elementary School)75.678.3
 2.7%
   4th Grade Math (Brighton Area Schools)66.873.9
 7.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students495510
 3%
African American43
 25%
American Indian22
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic2019
 5%
Pacific Islander00
White466469
 0.6%
Two or More Races212
 500%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients16.8%14.1%
 2.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Spencer Road Elementary School

Students at Spencer Road Elementary School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Spencer Road Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maltby Intermediate School
Middle : Scranton Middle School
High : Brighton High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 510 students attended Spencer Road Elementary School.

Yes! Spencer Road Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 65th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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