Is Beacon Tree Elementary School a good school?

Beacon Tree Elementary School ranks 378 th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Beacon Tree Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 725 students attended Beacon Tree Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Beacon Tree Elementary School?

Students at Beacon Tree Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Beacon Tree Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Beacon Tree Elementary School usually go on to attend: Middle : Shelby Junior High School High : Utica High School

Beacon Tree Elementary School

Summary:

Beacon Tree Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Shelby Township, Michigan, serving 725 students in grades PK-6. The school is part of the Utica Community Schools district, which is ranked 166 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Beacon Tree Elementary consistently outperforms the Utica Community Schools district and the state of Michigan in M-Step test scores across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Beacon Tree's 3rd-6th grade students scored significantly higher in English Language Arts and Math compared to the district averages. The school's 5th-grade students also outperformed the district and state in science and social studies. This suggests that Beacon Tree is providing a quality education and effectively supporting student learning.

However, Beacon Tree Elementary has a predominantly white student population, with 90.07% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year. This contrasts with some of the nearby schools, such as Issac Monfort Elementary (19.51% non-white) and Washington Elementary (31.44% non-white), which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Beacon Tree has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 15.03% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to nearby schools like Issac Monfort Elementary (37.9%) and Washington Elementary (50.14%). The school's homogeneity may contribute to its academic success, but it also raises questions about equity and access for underrepresented groups.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

55885 Schoenherr Rd
Shelby Township, MI 48315-1049

(586) 797-7300

District: Utica Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
378^th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,182

Students who attend Beacon Tree Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Shelby Junior High School
High:	Utica High School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.1

Number of students: 725

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.1%

Two or more races:

3.6%

Asian:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Beacon Tree Elementary School ranks better than 74.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 11^th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.67. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Beacon Tree Elementary School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Utica Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: White (90.1%), two or more races (3.6%), Asian (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Beacon Tree Elementary School is 20.1. 22 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Beacon Tree Elementary School employs 36 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Beacon Tree Elementary School is $13,182. 20 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Beacon Tree Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Beacon Tree Elementary School 378^th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Beacon Tree Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Utica Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Utica Community Schools 166^th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Beacon Tree Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Beacon Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2007	75.24	298^th	1565	81.0%
2008	79.25	233^rd	1577	85.2%
2009	80.55	189^th	1589	88.1%
2010	77.72	224^th	1552	85.6%
2011	80.15	185^th	1552	88.1%
2012	79.33	271^st	1566	82.7%
2013	85.95	147^th	1563	90.6%
2014	79.24	267^th	1533	82.6%
2015	69.77	448^th	1580	71.6%
2016	72.82	365^th	1548	76.4%
2017	69.21	366^th	1466	75.0%
2018	70.23	431^st	1448	70.2%
2019	77.16	273^rd	1408	80.6%
2021	64.42	338^th	1153	70.7%
2022	76.57	258^th	1344	80.8%
2023	72.49	358^th	1470	75.6%
2024	71.67	378^th	1486	74.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Beacon Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	71.25	66^th	403	83.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Beacon Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	76.07	228^th	1397	83.7%
2023	61.40	424^th	1350	68.6%
2024	71.16	285^th	1381	79.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Beacon Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	71.49	394^th	1443	72.7%
2019	73.76	231^st	1171	80.3%
2021	63.07	273^rd	902	69.7%
2022	72.32	239^th	1106	78.4%
2023	65.90	367^th	1321	72.2%
2024	68.32	338^th	1342	74.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Beacon Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	65.33	474^th	1446	67.2%
2019	72.45	284^th	1196	76.3%
2021	51.88	405^th	915	55.7%
2022	71.25	282^nd	1139	75.2%
2023	69.53	353^rd	1334	73.5%
2024	65.53	419^th	1347	68.9%

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Rank History for White students at Beacon Tree Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MI State Percentile
2018	54.52	565^th	1253	54.9%
2019	67.31	324^th	1128	71.3%
2021	58.17	370^th	1005	63.2%
2022	70.15	290^th	1102	73.7%
2023	60.26	435^th	1198	63.7%
2024	57.32	489^th	1204	59.4%

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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.

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Beacon Tree Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	518	6	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	528
2007	573	6	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	592
2008	594	6	12	2	n/a	n/a	n/a	1	615
2009	614	4	16	5	0	n/a	n/a	1	640
2010	660	5	13	6	0	n/a	n/a	1	685
2011	658	14	10	12	0	2	7	0	703
2012	677	15	14	6	0	1	7	0	720
2013	663	10	17	12	0	2	5	0	709
2014	691	9	19	14	0	2	7	0	742
2015	672	8	22	11	0	2	7	0	722
2016	688	10	24	16	0	2	9	0	749
2017	696	7	26	15	0	1	7	0	752
2018	705	9	25	16	0	1	11	0	767
2019	684	12	25	12	0	0	9	0	742
2020	695	10	22	10	0	0	13	0	750
2021	629	13	20	10	1	0	11	0	684
2022	651	11	19	16	0	0	24	0	721
2023	653	11	21	14	0	0	26	0	725

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 Beacon Tree Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	528	30.1	17.5	2.5
2007	592	32.6	18.2	3.6
2008	615	30.7	20.0	3.4
2009	640	31.5	20.3	3
2010	685	31.3	21.8	7
2011	703	29.9	23.5	6.4
2012	720	29.5	24.4	6
2013	709	37.0	19.1	4.7
2014	742	35.0	21.1	4.7
2015	722	39.0	18.5	5.3
2016	749	39.0	19.2	6.5
2017	752	38.7	19.4	5.5
2018	767	37.2	20.6	7.6
2019	742	35.5	20.9	8
2020	750	36.2	20.7	10.5
2021	684	36.6	18.6	11.3
2022	721	42.6	16.9	13.2
2023	725	36.0	20.1	15

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 Beacon Tree Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	528	30.1	17.5	2.5
2007	592	32.6	18.2	3.6
2008	615	30.7	20.0	3.4
2009	640	31.5	20.3	3
2010	685	31.3	21.8	7
2011	703	29.9	23.5	6.4
2012	720	29.5	24.4	6
2013	709	37.0	19.1	4.7
2014	742	35.0	21.1	4.7
2015	722	39.0	18.5	5.3
2016	749	39.0	19.2	6.5
2017	752	38.7	19.4	5.5
2018	767	37.2	20.6	7.6
2019	742	35.5	20.9	8
2020	750	36.2	20.7	10.5
2021	684	36.6	18.6	11.3
2022	721	42.6	16.9	13.2
2023	725	36.0	20.1	15

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 Beacon Tree Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$662 (6.7%)	$9,159 (93.3%)	$9,820
2020	$695 (7.5%)	$8,582 (92.5%)	$9,277
2021	$1,307 (11.3%)	$10,246 (88.7%)	$11,554
2022	$1,769 (15.0%)	$10,032 (85.0%)	$11,800
2023	$960 (7.3%)	$12,221 (92.7%)	$13,182

Data source: Michigan Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Beacon Tree 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 273^rd of 1408 Elementary schools	Ranks 358^th of 1470 Elementary schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Tree Elementary School)	75.5	50	25.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)	55.3	52.9	2.4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.1	40.9	4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Beacon Tree Elementary School)	73.5	56.6	16.9%
3rd Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)	60.3	53	7.3%
3rd Grade Math (Michigan)	46.7	42.9	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Tree Elementary School)	60.2	54.2	6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)	56.8	53	3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	45.8	44.3	1.5%
4th Grade Math (Beacon Tree Elementary School)	68	48.6	19.4%
4th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)	46.1	42	4.1%
4th Grade Math (Michigan)	41.8	38.6	3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Tree Elementary School)	52.8	58.5	5.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)	58.2	55.5	2.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	46.2	43.9	2.3%
5th Grade Math (Beacon Tree Elementary School)	51.4	54.8	3.4%
5th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)	46.8	37.8	9%
5th Grade Math (Michigan)	34.8	31.5	3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Beacon Tree Elementary School)	28.6	23.8	4.8%
5th Grade Social Studies (Utica Community Schools)	24.2	22	2.2%
5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)	17.4	18.6	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Beacon Tree Elementary School)	49.2	59.8	10.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)	58.7	54.5	4.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)	41.7	37.5	4.2%
6th Grade Math (Beacon Tree Elementary School)	41.5	38.2	3.3%
6th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)	52.2	41.2	11%
6th Grade Math (Michigan)	35.1	29.6	5.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	742	725	2.3%
African American	12	11	8.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	25	21	16%
Hispanic	12	14	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	684	653	4.5%
Two or More Races	9	26	188.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8%	15%	7.1%

Schools Near Beacon Tree Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)				M-Step Math (2024)				M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Beacon Tree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	55885 Schoenherr Rd	Shelby Township	48315	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-7300	725	36	20.1	15.0%	653 (90.1%)	11 (1.5%)	14 (1.9%)	21 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (3.6%)	71.7	378^th of 1486 public elementary schools	74.6%		72.5	358^th of 1470 public elementary schools	75.6%	20	55.1	52.6	58.9	57.0	63.3	46.5	41.1	49.5	44.3	19.8	$13,182	$960	$12,221
Richard J Duncan Elementary	Public	PK, KG-6	14500 26 Mile Rd	Shelby Township	48315	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-4600	701	38	18.4	28.8%	615 (87.7%)	14 (2.0%)	23 (3.3%)	26 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.3%)	72.1	374^th of 1486 public elementary schools	74.8%		78.8	264^th of 1470 public elementary schools	82.0%	110	50.5	56.2	56.6	66.3	52.6	39.0	44.3	40.6	50.0	29.5	$12,664	$935	$11,729
Beck Centennial Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	54600 Hayes Rd	Macomb	48042	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-3900	460	27	17.2	31.5%	413 (89.8%)	16 (3.5%)	12 (2.6%)	13 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.3%)	77.1	301^st of 1486 public elementary schools	79.7%		76	315^th of 1470 public elementary schools	78.6%	14	67.3	54.5	63.6	43.9	74.1	38.2	51.5	42.1	59.1	27.3	$15,234	$955	$14,279
Crissman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	53550 Wolf Dr	Shelby Township	48316	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-4300	615	32	19.5	27.8%	529 (86.0%)	17 (2.8%)	19 (3.1%)	26 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.9%)	89	135^th of 1486 public elementary schools	90.9%		87.3	146^th of 1470 public elementary schools	90.1%	11	59.8	67.1	63.5	70.0	73.9	65.9	60.8	61.5	52.7	32.4	$13,496	$1,009	$12,486
Washington Elementary School	Public	K-5	58230 Van Dyke Rd	Washington	48094	Macomb County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 781-5563	353	28	12.6	50.1%	242 (68.6%)	6 (1.7%)	83 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	37.1	903^rd of 1486 public elementary schools	39.2%		42.6	807^th of 1470 public elementary schools	45.1%	96	31.1	42.3	30.2		33.9	36.5	29.6		29.6	18.5	$14,815	$1,965	$12,849
Morgan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	53800 Mound Rd	Shelby Township	48316	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-5800	594	31	18.9	32.0%	495 (83.3%)	16 (2.7%)	30 (5.1%)	27 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	25 (4.2%)	77.7	289^th of 1486 public elementary schools	80.6%		79.6	255^th of 1470 public elementary schools	82.7%	34	53.8	74.7	58.1	58.5	57.0	50.7	41.9	50.0	54.8	24.7	$13,464	$953	$12,511
Issac Monfort Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6700 Montgomery Dr	Shelby Township	48316	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-5700	533	28	18.9	37.9%	429 (80.5%)	39 (7.3%)	25 (4.7%)	23 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (3.0%)	74	339^th of 1486 public elementary schools	77.2%		75.3	322^nd of 1470 public elementary schools	78.1%	17	63.4	56.1	59.5	53.3	70.4	45.1	32.4	40.0	54.1	27.0	$14,045	$922	$13,123
Sequoyah Elementary School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	18500 24 Mile Rd	Macomb	48042	Macomb County	Chippewa Valley Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(586) 723-7000	524	25	20.9	22.5%	465 (88.7%)	13 (2.5%)	17 (3.2%)	16 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)	84	205^th of 1486 public elementary schools	86.2%		83.4	209^th of 1470 public elementary schools	85.8%	4	64.9	61.3	60.4		68.8	61.3	50.5		54.5	34.7	$14,282	$803	$13,479
Hevel Elementary	Public	K-5	12700 29 Mile Rd	Washington	48094	Macomb County	Romeo Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 752-5951	423	29	14.3	36.6%	357 (84.4%)	8 (1.9%)	34 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.7%)	76.4	312^th of 1486 public elementary schools	79.0%		84.3	191^st of 1470 public elementary schools	87.0%	121	63.5	61.7	55.6		59.4	60.0	61.1		40.7	23.7	$13,674	$719	$12,954
Switzer Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	53200 Shelby Rd	Shelby Township	48316	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-6400	556	27	20.2	24.3%	480 (86.3%)	12 (2.2%)	23 (4.1%)	19 (3.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.8%)	56.6	606^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.2%		64.8	480^th of 1470 public elementary schools	67.3%	126	32.4	46.6	43.3	57.6	42.3	40.9	36.7	40.9	42.2	18.9	$12,647	$935	$11,712

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