Musson Elementary School

Summary:

Musson Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Rochester Community School District, serving 527 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with exceptional academic performance, a diverse student population, and low chronic absenteeism rates.

Musson Elementary's students consistently outperform state and district averages on standardized tests, with 3rd-grade students achieving 81.3% proficiency in English Language Arts compared to 64.2% for the district and 39.6% for the state. The school's diverse student body is 65.09% White, 22.77% Asian, and smaller percentages of other racial groups, and it has a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a relatively affluent population. Musson also ranks 1st out of 225 Michigan elementary schools for its performance with special education students.

Compared to nearby schools, Musson Elementary significantly outperforms other Rochester Community School District elementary schools, as well as schools in neighboring districts, on academic measures. The school's Asian and White student subgroups are particularly high-performing, ranking among the top in the state. Musson's success serves as a model for other elementary schools, demonstrating the potential for exceptional academic achievement and support for diverse student populations.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 3500 Dutton Rd
       Rochester Hills, MI  48306-2228


(248) 726-4200

District: Rochester Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
63rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,949 Help


Students who attend Musson Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Rochester Adams High School
    Van Hoosen Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.6 Help
Number of students:  527

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.1%
Asian:
22.8%
Hispanic:
5.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  5.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Musson Elementary School ranks better than 95.8% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks first among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.88. (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 (65.1%), Asian (22.8%), Hispanic (5.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 5.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Musson Elementary School is 20.6. 10 elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Musson Elementary School is $13,949. 9 elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Musson Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Musson Elementary School 63rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Musson Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rochester Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Community School District 46th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Musson Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Musson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 90.13 5th 1545 99.7%
2007 89.82 11th 1565 99.3%
2008 89.24 9th 1577 99.4%
2009 87.99 25th 1589 98.4%
2010 83.22 47th 1552 97.0%
2011 87.43 10th 1552 99.4%
2012 95.48 19th 1566 98.8%
2013 95.98 12th 1563 99.2%
2014 96.20 10th 1533 99.3%
2015 98.70 3rd 1580 99.8%
2016 98.61 6th 1548 99.6%
2017 99.06 5th 1466 99.7%
2018 95.18 35th 1448 97.6%
2019 97.78 10th 1408 99.3%
2021 89.16 82nd 1153 92.9%
2022 96.04 28th 1344 97.9%
2023 92.61 71st 1470 95.2%
2024 93.88 63rd 1486 95.8%
See the entire list of Michigan Elementary School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Musson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 99.61 1st 225 99.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Musson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.38 31st 1443 97.9%
2019 95.75 16th 1171 98.6%
2021 78.45 139th 902 84.6%
2022 95.99 12th 1106 98.9%
2023 82.76 160th 1321 87.9%
2024 93.15 48th 1342 96.4%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Musson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 93.63 46th 1446 96.8%
2019 92.81 44th 1196 96.3%
2021 90.88 42nd 915 95.4%
2022 92.78 47th 1139 95.9%
2023 93.88 47th 1334 96.5%
2024 87.22 121st 1347 91.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Musson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.92 25th 101 75.2%
2022 76.54 13th 51 74.5%
2023 77.49 15th 84 82.1%
2024 74.85 23rd 97 76.3%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Asian Students!

Rank History for White students at Musson Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.88 41st 1253 96.7%
2019 96.31 14th 1128 98.8%
2021 82.68 121st 1005 88.0%
2022 88.75 79th 1102 92.8%
2023 87.06 108th 1198 91.0%
2024 88.54 92nd 1204 92.4%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for White Students!

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.

Musson Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Open Quote An incompetent, arrogant and under qualified principle with a ton of attitude. The school is overrated with an environment that allows for bullying Close Quote



Enrollment information for Musson Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 355 7 23 2 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1991 401 6 26 1 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1992 535 8 27 0 0 n/a n/a 0 570
1993 547 8 28 1 2 n/a n/a 0 586
1994 537 8 28 2 2 n/a n/a 0 577
1995 453 14 26 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1996 453 14 26 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1997 471 13 27 1 0 n/a n/a 0 512
1998 447 7 28 1 0 n/a n/a 0 483
1999 418 12 26 2 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2000 420 5 26 6 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2001 398 7 27 8 0 n/a n/a 0 440
2002 426 7 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2003 426 7 25 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2004 421 11 32 0 1 n/a n/a 0 465
2005 395 9 48 3 1 n/a n/a 0 456
2006 374 17 52 7 2 n/a n/a 0 452
2007 350 15 45 6 2 n/a n/a 0 418
2008 332 21 48 7 2 n/a n/a 0 410
2009 334 18 43 5 2 n/a n/a 0 402
2010 309 14 46 5 1 n/a n/a 19 394
2011 300 13 37 11 0 0 17 0 378
2012 313 18 45 12 1 0 17 0 406
2013 322 19 42 16 1 0 17 0 417
2014 330 22 47 14 1 0 18 0 432
2015 346 16 56 20 1 0 18 0 457
2016 371 16 52 25 1 0 17 0 482
2017 380 14 59 26 1 0 17 0 497
2018 377 16 79 24 1 0 15 0 512
2019 365 9 96 23 1 0 20 0 514
2020 348 11 96 26 1 0 17 0 499
2021 325 13 108 23 1 0 24 0 494
2022 334 6 118 26 1 0 23 0 508
2023 343 9 120 30 1 1 23 0 527

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 Musson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 387 33.0 11.7 0
1991 434 n/a n/a n/a
1992 570 n/a n/a n/a
1993 586 n/a 0.0 0.3
1994 577 25.0 23.1 0.5
1995 493 24.0 20.5 0
1996 493 24.0 20.5 0
1997 512 25.0 20.5 0
1998 483 24.0 20.1 0
1999 458 22.0 20.8 1.1
2000 457 20.5 22.3 0
2001 440 23.0 19.1 0.5
2002 458 24.5 18.7 0.4
2003 458 24.5 18.7 0.4
2004 465 27.3 17.0 0.4
2005 456 24.1 18.9 0.4
2006 452 26.4 17.1 3.3
2007 418 25.9 16.1 1.2
2008 410 24.2 16.9 2
2009 402 25.7 15.6 1.2
2010 394 24.5 16.0 5.9
2011 378 23.3 16.1 2.6
2012 406 21.4 18.9 5.4
2013 417 23.9 17.4 5.3
2014 432 23.3 18.5 3.7
2015 457 24.0 19.0 2.8
2016 482 26.0 18.5 2.1
2017 497 26.2 18.9 0.8
2018 512 27.4 18.6 3.5
2019 514 26.4 19.4 3.9
2020 499 27.9 17.8 3.8
2021 494 25.2 19.5 7.1
2022 508 25.4 19.9 4.5
2023 527 25.5 20.6 5.9

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 Musson Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 387 33.0 11.7 0
1991 434 n/a n/a n/a
1992 570 n/a n/a n/a
1993 586 n/a 0.0 0.3
1994 577 25.0 23.1 0.5
1995 493 24.0 20.5 0
1996 493 24.0 20.5 0
1997 512 25.0 20.5 0
1998 483 24.0 20.1 0
1999 458 22.0 20.8 1.1
2000 457 20.5 22.3 0
2001 440 23.0 19.1 0.5
2002 458 24.5 18.7 0.4
2003 458 24.5 18.7 0.4
2004 465 27.3 17.0 0.4
2005 456 24.1 18.9 0.4
2006 452 26.4 17.1 3.3
2007 418 25.9 16.1 1.2
2008 410 24.2 16.9 2
2009 402 25.7 15.6 1.2
2010 394 24.5 16.0 5.9
2011 378 23.3 16.1 2.6
2012 406 21.4 18.9 5.4
2013 417 23.9 17.4 5.3
2014 432 23.3 18.5 3.7
2015 457 24.0 19.0 2.8
2016 482 26.0 18.5 2.1
2017 497 26.2 18.9 0.8
2018 512 27.4 18.6 3.5
2019 514 26.4 19.4 3.9
2020 499 27.9 17.8 3.8
2021 494 25.2 19.5 7.1
2022 508 25.4 19.9 4.5
2023 527 25.5 20.6 5.9

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 Musson Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $290 (2.9%) $9,580 (97.1%) $9,870
2020 $378 (3.6%) $10,160 (96.4%) $10,538
2021 $697 (6.2%) $10,483 (93.8%) $11,180
2022 $705 (5.7%) $11,593 (94.3%) $12,298
2023 $557 (4.0%) $13,391 (96.0%) $13,949

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Musson 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 10th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 71st of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Musson Elementary School)83.389
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School District)66.664.6
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Musson Elementary School)78.882.9
 4.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Rochester Community School District)72.666.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Musson Elementary School)8582.1
 2.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School District)70.271.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Musson Elementary School)8578.2
 6.8%
   4th Grade Math (Rochester Community School District)7565.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Musson Elementary School)92.770.1
 22.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School District)73.566.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Musson Elementary School)81.758.2
 23.5%
   5th Grade Math (Rochester Community School District)72.156.2
 15.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Musson Elementary School)43.134
 9.1%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Rochester Community School District)36.234.9
 1.3%
   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 Students514527
 2.5%
African American99
American Indian11
Asian96120
 25%
Hispanic2330
 30.4%
Pacific Islander01
White365343
 6%
Two or More Races2023
 15%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients3.9%5.9%
 2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Musson Elementary School

Students at Musson Elementary School are 65% White, 23% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

Yes! Musson Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 63rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 527 students attended Musson Elementary School.

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

High : Rochester Adams High School
High : Van Hoosen Middle School


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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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