Simonds Elementary School

Summary:

Simonds Elementary School is a public elementary school in Madison Heights, Michigan, serving 241 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Lamphere Public Schools district, which is ranked 248 out of 610 districts in the state.

Simonds Elementary stands out for its higher percentage of White students (70.12%) compared to nearby schools like Hiller Elementary (45.27% White) and Lean Elementary (43.91% White). However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 12.0% in 2019-2020 to 29.8% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools. Academically, Simonds' proficiency rates on the M-Step assessment are generally lower than the district and state averages, with 3rd-grade English Language Arts proficiency at 33.3% compared to the district's 44.8% and the state's 39.6%.

Further analysis reveals that Simonds has a high percentage of students (62.24%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively low socioeconomic status. The school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting the need for targeted interventions to improve overall quality. When compared to nearby schools like Keller Elementary and Lessenger Elementary, both of which are also part of the Lamphere Public Schools district, Simonds generally underperforms in academic measures.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 30000 Rose St
       Madison Heights, MI  48071-2616


(248) 547-5292

District: Lamphere Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
958th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,953 Help


Students who attend Simonds Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Page Middle School
High:    Lamphere High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.1%
African American:
12.0%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Simonds Elementary School ranks worse than 64.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Lamphere Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.86. (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 Simonds Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Lamphere Public Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (70.1%), African American (12%), Hispanic (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Simonds Elementary School is 13.8. 2 elementary schools in the Lamphere Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Simonds Elementary School is $16,953. 2 elementary schools in the Lamphere Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Simonds Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Simonds Elementary School 958th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Simonds Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Lamphere Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lamphere Public Schools 248th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Simonds Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Simonds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.72 705th 1545 54.4%
2007 52.76 938th 1565 40.1%
2008 50.54 1022nd 1577 35.2%
2009 61.39 769th 1589 51.6%
2010 61.31 811th 1552 47.7%
2011 52.83 944th 1552 39.2%
2012 60.28 621st 1566 60.3%
2013 45.28 923rd 1563 40.9%
2014 40.21 1012th 1533 34.0%
2015 44.83 922nd 1580 41.6%
2016 31.27 1086th 1548 29.8%
2017 22.97 1107th 1466 24.5%
2018 19.39 1212th 1448 16.3%
2019 22.41 1098th 1408 22.0%
2021 42.92 623rd 1153 46.0%
2022 64.43 421st 1344 68.7%
2023 43.19 799th 1470 45.6%
2024 33.86 958th 1486 35.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Simonds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.24 341st 403 15.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Simonds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.01 1190th 1397 14.8%
2019 31.10 833rd 1134 26.5%
2022 80.92 99th 1099 91.0%
2023 41.25 780th 1350 42.2%
2024 31.48 977th 1381 29.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Simonds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.64 1177th 1443 18.4%
2019 20.65 972nd 1171 17.0%
2022 60.92 368th 1106 66.7%
2023 36.34 818th 1321 38.1%
2024 48.69 635th 1342 52.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Simonds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.89 1211th 1446 16.3%
2019 23.88 947th 1196 20.8%
2022 53.99 491st 1139 56.9%
2023 46.31 681st 1334 49.0%
2024 18.16 1113th 1347 17.4%
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Rank History for White students at Simonds Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.88 1207th 1253 3.7%
2019 14.24 1034th 1128 8.3%
2021 38.13 626th 1005 37.7%
2022 57.66 438th 1102 60.3%
2023 25.33 935th 1198 22.0%
2024 24.40 951st 1204 21.0%
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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 Simonds Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 230 0 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1989 237 0 11 0 1 n/a n/a 0 249
1990 236 0 3 0 1 n/a n/a 0 240
1991 232 1 10 0 1 n/a n/a 0 244
1992 247 0 7 0 1 n/a n/a 0 255
1993 257 2 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 265
1994 268 2 3 2 1 n/a n/a 0 276
1995 264 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1996 264 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 273
1997 257 2 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 266
1998 263 0 9 0 0 n/a n/a 0 272
1999 251 2 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2000 237 4 16 3 0 n/a n/a 0 260
2001 262 2 15 2 0 n/a n/a 0 281
2002 243 1 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2003 243 1 12 1 0 n/a n/a 0 257
2004 238 7 5 2 1 n/a n/a 0 253
2005 250 12 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2006 252 10 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 274
2007 230 20 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2008 230 18 5 6 n/a n/a n/a 11 270
2009 214 19 3 6 0 n/a n/a 13 255
2010 240 27 8 6 2 n/a n/a 0 283
2011 227 26 8 9 1 0 12 0 283
2012 233 28 5 10 1 0 16 0 293
2013 233 28 8 5 2 0 22 0 298
2014 230 28 9 15 2 0 22 0 306
2015 225 17 10 12 1 0 23 0 288
2016 219 13 12 10 1 0 29 0 284
2017 211 12 13 11 1 0 25 0 273
2018 223 17 15 10 0 0 22 0 287
2019 209 20 15 13 0 0 22 0 279
2020 188 20 16 8 1 0 22 0 255
2021 168 18 17 11 1 0 15 0 230
2022 170 20 12 11 2 0 12 0 227
2023 169 29 9 17 2 0 15 0 241

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 Simonds Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 n/a n/a n/a
1989 249 n/a n/a 7.6
1990 240 23.0 10.4 9.2
1991 244 n/a n/a n/a
1992 255 n/a n/a n/a
1993 265 n/a 0.0 14.7
1994 276 13.5 20.4 10.1
1995 273 12.2 22.4 9.9
1996 273 12.2 22.4 9.9
1997 266 12.0 22.2 12.4
1998 272 14.0 19.4 10.3
1999 266 14.0 19.0 11.7
2000 260 17.1 15.2 17.7
2001 281 17.8 15.8 16
2002 257 17.5 14.7 22.2
2003 257 17.5 14.7 22.2
2004 253 16.5 15.3 21.7
2005 269 17.9 15.0 27.5
2006 274 17.5 15.7 25.5
2007 256 15.8 16.2 28.9
2008 270 17.5 15.4 30.1
2009 255 17.9 14.2 31
2010 283 17.1 16.4 36.4
2011 283 17.1 16.5 38.9
2012 293 18.0 16.1 46.4
2013 298 18.2 16.2 49.3
2014 306 18.4 16.5 47.4
2015 288 19.0 15.1 50.7
2016 284 18.0 15.7 50.7
2017 273 17.7 15.3 50.2
2018 287 19.2 14.9 54
2019 279 20.1 13.8 53.4
2020 255 19.5 13.0 55.3
2021 230 15.2 15.0 47.4
2022 227 19.5 11.6 53.7
2023 241 17.4 13.8 62.2

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 Simonds Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 242 n/a n/a n/a
1989 249 n/a n/a 7.6
1990 240 23.0 10.4 9.2
1991 244 n/a n/a n/a
1992 255 n/a n/a n/a
1993 265 n/a 0.0 14.7
1994 276 13.5 20.4 10.1
1995 273 12.2 22.4 9.9
1996 273 12.2 22.4 9.9
1997 266 12.0 22.2 12.4
1998 272 14.0 19.4 10.3
1999 266 14.0 19.0 11.7
2000 260 17.1 15.2 17.7
2001 281 17.8 15.8 16
2002 257 17.5 14.7 22.2
2003 257 17.5 14.7 22.2
2004 253 16.5 15.3 21.7
2005 269 17.9 15.0 27.5
2006 274 17.5 15.7 25.5
2007 256 15.8 16.2 28.9
2008 270 17.5 15.4 30.1
2009 255 17.9 14.2 31
2010 283 17.1 16.4 36.4
2011 283 17.1 16.5 38.9
2012 293 18.0 16.1 46.4
2013 298 18.2 16.2 49.3
2014 306 18.4 16.5 47.4
2015 288 19.0 15.1 50.7
2016 284 18.0 15.7 50.7
2017 273 17.7 15.3 50.2
2018 287 19.2 14.9 54
2019 279 20.1 13.8 53.4
2020 255 19.5 13.0 55.3
2021 230 15.2 15.0 47.4
2022 227 19.5 11.6 53.7
2023 241 17.4 13.8 62.2

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 Simonds Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $343 (2.6%) $13,064 (97.4%) $13,406
2020 $373 (2.8%) $13,138 (97.2%) $13,511
2021 $1,145 (7.3%) $14,482 (92.7%) $15,626
2022 $1,087 (6.1%) $16,607 (93.9%) $17,694
2023 $771 (4.5%) $16,182 (95.5%) $16,953

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Simonds 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 1098th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 799th of 1470 Elementary schools
 23.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Simonds Elementary School)3528.6
 6.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lamphere Public Schools)42.340.9
 1.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Simonds Elementary School)37.522.9
 14.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Lamphere Public Schools)5042.1
 7.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Simonds Elementary School)38.331.3
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lamphere Public Schools)46.254.5
 8.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Simonds Elementary School)27.715.6
 12.1%
   4th Grade Math (Lamphere Public Schools)4144.5
 3.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Simonds Elementary School)28.363.6
 35.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lamphere Public Schools)44.857.4
 12.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Simonds Elementary School)1334.1
 21.1%
   5th Grade Math (Lamphere Public Schools)32.840.2
 7.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students279241
 13.6%
African American2029
 45%
American Indian02
Asian159
 40%
Hispanic1317
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White209169
 19.1%
Two or More Races2215
 31.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients53.4%62.2%
 8.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Simonds Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Simonds Elementary School.

Students who attend Simonds Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Page Middle School
High : Lamphere High School

Simonds Elementary School ranks 958th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Simonds Elementary School are 70% White, 12% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian.


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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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