Bruce Collins Elementary School

Summary:

Bruce Collins Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 428. 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.

Bruce Collins Elementary consistently outperforms the state and district averages in academic proficiency, with 55% of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 47.3% in the district and 39.6% statewide. In M-Step/Math, 56.7% of 3rd-grade students at Bruce Collins were proficient or better, compared to 50.4% in the district and 43.4% statewide. This strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy given the school's relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.24% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's ability to effectively address the needs of its diverse student population and provide equitable educational opportunities is commendable.

While Bruce Collins has seen fluctuations in its chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 6.5% in 2020-2021 to 27.0% in 2021-2022, the school's current rate of 17.3% in 2022-2023 is still higher than the state average of 15.8% but lower than the district average of 18.6%. When compared to other elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools district, Bruce Collins generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, though some nearby schools, such as Messmore Elementary, have even stronger academic performance, ranking among the top 5% of Michigan elementary schools.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 12900 Grand Haven Dr
       Sterling Heights, MI  48312-3223


(586) 797-4200

District: Utica Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
341st of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,796 Help


Students who attend Bruce Collins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Heritage Junior High School
High:    Adlai Stevenson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.1 Help
Number of students:  428

Racial breakdown:

White:
81.5%
African American:
7.7%
Asian:
5.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  57.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Bruce Collins Elementary School ranks better than 77.1% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 8th among 25 ranked elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.86. (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 Racial makeup is: White (81.5%), African American (7.7%), Asian (5.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 57.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bruce Collins Elementary School is 18.1, which is the 12th best among 25 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bruce Collins Elementary School is $13,796. 13 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bruce Collins Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bruce Collins Elementary School 341st of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Bruce Collins Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Utica Community Schools:

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


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Rank History for Bruce Collins Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Bruce Collins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.00 436th 1545 71.8%
2007 60.42 739th 1565 52.8%
2008 73.07 393rd 1577 75.1%
2009 70.45 493rd 1589 69.0%
2010 70.72 491st 1552 68.4%
2011 77.09 281st 1552 81.9%
2012 65.89 510th 1566 67.4%
2013 69.59 445th 1563 71.5%
2014 66.93 489th 1533 68.1%
2015 67.99 485th 1580 69.3%
2016 74.39 344th 1548 77.8%
2017 60.91 494th 1466 66.3%
2018 69.32 451st 1448 68.9%
2019 45.50 747th 1408 46.9%
2021 54.45 455th 1153 60.5%
2022 66.90 382nd 1344 71.6%
2023 67.71 428th 1470 70.9%
2024 73.86 341st 1486 77.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bruce Collins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.75 137th 270 49.3%
2022 36.77 65th 98 33.7%
2023 44.50 96th 180 46.7%
2024 37.61 117th 184 36.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bruce Collins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.30 210th 1397 85.0%
2019 45.61 620th 1134 45.3%
2021 65.66 192nd 749 74.4%
2022 70.46 222nd 1099 79.8%
2023 69.41 291st 1350 78.4%
2024 76.65 204th 1381 85.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Bruce Collins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.18 442nd 1443 69.4%
2019 51.29 547th 1171 53.3%
2021 65.82 248th 902 72.5%
2022 58.10 409th 1106 63.0%
2023 60.02 458th 1321 65.3%
2024 72.34 280th 1342 79.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Bruce Collins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.35 493rd 1446 65.9%
2019 39.88 731st 1196 38.9%
2021 36.15 593rd 915 35.2%
2022 62.51 381st 1139 66.5%
2023 65.25 416th 1334 68.8%
2024 66.74 400th 1347 70.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bruce Collins Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.01 531st 1253 57.6%
2019 33.34 778th 1128 31.0%
2021 46.30 510th 1005 49.3%
2022 59.49 421st 1102 61.8%
2023 57.39 470th 1198 60.8%
2024 66.00 371st 1204 69.2%
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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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by a parent
Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Open Quote Schools not horrible they just have some really bad first grade teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Bruce Collins Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 346 0 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1989 388 0 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 395
1990 374 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 381
1991 365 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
1992 353 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
1993 403 1 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 415
1994 463 1 9 2 3 n/a n/a 0 478
1995 425 1 14 2 2 n/a n/a 0 444
1996 425 1 14 2 2 n/a n/a 0 444
1997 453 4 12 2 0 n/a n/a -21 450
1998 397 4 16 3 1 n/a n/a 0 421
1999 393 3 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2000 346 4 15 2 0 n/a n/a 13 380
2001 352 5 15 1 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2002 357 8 11 0 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2003 357 8 11 0 1 n/a n/a 0 377
2004 364 19 10 0 0 n/a n/a 0 393
2005 359 19 13 3 4 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 394 26 18 2 4 n/a n/a 0 444
2007 386 27 23 2 3 n/a n/a 7 448
2008 378 26 19 1 2 n/a n/a 4 430
2009 322 26 21 1 2 n/a n/a 5 377
2010 290 26 30 3 2 n/a n/a 5 356
2011 294 28 28 5 2 1 5 0 363
2012 276 34 29 7 1 0 25 0 372
2013 279 29 34 5 0 0 20 0 367
2014 313 32 36 4 0 0 22 0 407
2015 336 37 32 4 1 0 19 0 429
2016 298 31 22 3 0 0 26 0 380
2017 299 29 22 5 0 0 23 0 378
2018 329 30 22 5 0 1 17 0 404
2019 363 31 27 5 0 0 17 0 443
2020 380 28 26 5 0 1 17 0 457
2021 374 21 21 6 0 1 14 0 437
2022 383 27 21 6 0 1 18 0 456
2023 349 33 23 7 0 1 15 0 428

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 Bruce Collins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 349 n/a n/a n/a
1989 395 n/a n/a 0.8
1990 381 26.0 14.6 0.8
1991 371 n/a n/a n/a
1992 355 n/a n/a 2
1993 415 n/a 0.0 3.9
1994 478 16.0 29.9 1.9
1995 444 20.2 22.0 3.6
1996 444 20.2 22.0 3.6
1997 450 19.0 23.7 2.5
1998 421 18.0 23.4 3.1
1999 412 19.0 21.7 3.6
2000 380 20.1 18.3 6.5
2001 373 22.2 16.8 7.5
2002 377 20.4 18.5 10.9
2003 377 20.4 18.5 10.9
2004 393 21.8 18.0 12.7
2005 398 20.6 19.3 14.3
2006 444 23.7 18.7 14
2007 448 22.9 19.6 12.9
2008 430 20.3 21.2 11.5
2009 377 18.7 20.2 15.9
2010 356 20.9 16.9 21.9
2011 363 16.0 22.6 22
2012 372 19.1 19.4 26.1
2013 367 21.6 16.9 29.4
2014 407 22.5 18.0 31.2
2015 429 24.0 17.8 32.6
2016 380 21.0 18.0 37.1
2017 378 20.6 18.3 34.7
2018 404 21.6 18.6 38.9
2019 443 22.9 19.3 40.4
2020 457 25.0 18.2 45.3
2021 437 23.5 18.5 46.2
2022 456 25.3 18.0 49.8
2023 428 23.6 18.1 57.2

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 Bruce Collins Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 349 n/a n/a n/a
1989 395 n/a n/a 0.8
1990 381 26.0 14.6 0.8
1991 371 n/a n/a n/a
1992 355 n/a n/a 2
1993 415 n/a 0.0 3.9
1994 478 16.0 29.9 1.9
1995 444 20.2 22.0 3.6
1996 444 20.2 22.0 3.6
1997 450 19.0 23.7 2.5
1998 421 18.0 23.4 3.1
1999 412 19.0 21.7 3.6
2000 380 20.1 18.3 6.5
2001 373 22.2 16.8 7.5
2002 377 20.4 18.5 10.9
2003 377 20.4 18.5 10.9
2004 393 21.8 18.0 12.7
2005 398 20.6 19.3 14.3
2006 444 23.7 18.7 14
2007 448 22.9 19.6 12.9
2008 430 20.3 21.2 11.5
2009 377 18.7 20.2 15.9
2010 356 20.9 16.9 21.9
2011 363 16.0 22.6 22
2012 372 19.1 19.4 26.1
2013 367 21.6 16.9 29.4
2014 407 22.5 18.0 31.2
2015 429 24.0 17.8 32.6
2016 380 21.0 18.0 37.1
2017 378 20.6 18.3 34.7
2018 404 21.6 18.6 38.9
2019 443 22.9 19.3 40.4
2020 457 25.0 18.2 45.3
2021 437 23.5 18.5 46.2
2022 456 25.3 18.0 49.8
2023 428 23.6 18.1 57.2

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bruce Collins Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $472 (4.9%) $9,249 (95.1%) $9,721
2020 $467 (4.9%) $9,154 (95.2%) $9,620
2021 $1,191 (10.6%) $10,075 (89.4%) $11,266
2022 $1,528 (13.2%) $10,069 (86.8%) $11,598
2023 $1,552 (11.2%) $12,244 (88.8%) $13,796

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Bruce Collins 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 747th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 428th of 1470 Elementary schools
 23.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Bruce Collins Elementary School)48.955.4
 6.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)55.352.9
 2.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Bruce Collins Elementary School)55.362.1
 6.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)60.353
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Bruce Collins Elementary School)55.254.8
 0.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)56.853
 3.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Bruce Collins Elementary School)43.141.9
 1.2%
   4th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.142
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Bruce Collins Elementary School)32.453.8
 21.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)58.255.5
 2.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Bruce Collins Elementary School)28.240
 11.8%
   5th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.837.8
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Bruce Collins Elementary School)9.926.3
 16.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Utica Community Schools)24.222
 2.2%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Bruce Collins Elementary School)43.842.6
 1.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Utica Community Schools)58.754.5
 4.2%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Bruce Collins Elementary School)40.633.3
 7.3%
   6th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)52.241.2
 11%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students443428
 3.4%
African American3133
 6.5%
American Indian00
Asian2723
 14.8%
Hispanic57
 40%
Pacific Islander01
White363349
 3.9%
Two or More Races1715
 11.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients40.4%57.2%
 16.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Bruce Collins Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 428 students attended Bruce Collins Elementary School.

Students at Bruce Collins Elementary School are 82% White, 8% African American, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Bruce Collins Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Heritage Junior High School
High : Adlai Stevenson High School

Bruce Collins Elementary School ranks 341st of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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