Roberts Elementary School

Summary:

Roberts Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Shelby Township, Michigan, serving grades PK-6 with a student population of 506. 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.

Over the past few years, Roberts Elementary has seen a significant shift in its racial demographics, with the percentage of White students decreasing from 82.81% in 2020-2021 to 70.16% in 2022-2023, while the percentage of Hispanic students has increased from 9.5% to 19.37%. Academically, the school's performance on M-Step tests has been mixed, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in 3rd and 6th grade Math. Additionally, Roberts Elementary has experienced a notable increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.2% in 2019-2020 to 20.4% in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the district and state averages.

When compared to other schools in the Utica Community Schools district, Roberts Elementary performs relatively lower in academic achievement, particularly in Math. For example, Crissman Elementary School had significantly higher proficiency rates in Math in 2023-2024. Roberts Elementary's performance also varies among different student subgroups, with its Hispanic students ranking 112 out of 201 Michigan elementary schools in English Language Arts, while its White students ranked 760 out of 1,204 schools. Over the past several years, the school's statewide ranking has declined, suggesting that its performance has not kept pace with other schools in the state.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 2400 Belle View Dr
       Shelby Township, MI  48316-2900


(586) 797-6100

District: Utica Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
763rd of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,133 Help


Students who attend Roberts Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Eppler Junior High School
High:    Utica High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  506

Racial breakdown:

White:
70.2%
Hispanic:
19.4%
Asian:
4.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  59.1% Help


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Compare Details Roberts Elementary School ranks worse than 51.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 20th 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 45.16. (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 (70.2%), Hispanic (19.4%), Asian (4.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 59.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Roberts Elementary School is 18.2. 13 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Roberts Elementary School is $14,133, which is the 11th highest among 25 elementary schools in the Utica Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Roberts Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Roberts Elementary School 763rd of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Roberts 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 Roberts Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Roberts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 70.68 422nd 1545 72.7%
2007 72.44 374th 1565 76.1%
2008 74.16 358th 1577 77.3%
2009 74.33 362nd 1589 77.2%
2010 75.66 293rd 1552 81.1%
2011 67.45 545th 1552 64.9%
2012 68.26 474th 1566 69.7%
2013 75.80 329th 1563 79.0%
2014 62.65 585th 1533 61.8%
2015 51.53 798th 1580 49.5%
2016 57.12 661st 1548 57.3%
2017 51.19 664th 1466 54.7%
2018 59.39 628th 1448 56.6%
2019 64.88 444th 1408 68.5%
2021 52.13 487th 1153 57.8%
2022 64.23 426th 1344 68.3%
2023 46.06 753rd 1470 48.8%
2024 45.16 763rd 1486 48.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Roberts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.05 188th 270 30.4%
2023 17.04 159th 180 11.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Roberts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.24 249th 403 38.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Roberts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.72 549th 1397 60.7%
2019 69.11 244th 1134 78.5%
2021 56.46 271st 749 63.8%
2022 52.90 473rd 1099 57.0%
2023 39.52 811th 1350 39.9%
2024 36.34 876th 1381 36.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Roberts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.32 792nd 1443 45.1%
2019 56.82 474th 1171 59.5%
2021 56.35 341st 902 62.2%
2022 57.97 411th 1106 62.8%
2023 42.60 721st 1321 45.4%
2024 33.81 867th 1342 35.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Roberts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.96 467th 1446 67.7%
2019 62.70 394th 1196 67.1%
2021 44.96 479th 915 47.7%
2022 58.82 428th 1139 62.4%
2023 39.78 781st 1334 41.5%
2024 47.13 677th 1347 49.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Roberts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.08 49th 222 77.9%
2023 29.21 135th 188 28.2%
2024 38.60 112th 201 44.3%
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Rank History for White students at Roberts Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.31 693rd 1253 44.7%
2019 50.27 550th 1128 51.2%
2021 45.97 519th 1005 48.4%
2022 53.88 495th 1102 55.1%
2023 43.85 668th 1198 44.2%
2024 37.48 760th 1204 36.9%
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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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Enrollment information for Roberts Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 492 7 14 2 1 n/a n/a 0 516
1989 600 3 10 7 2 n/a n/a 0 622
1990 622 2 16 4 4 n/a n/a 0 648
1991 652 1 16 7 2 n/a n/a 0 678
1992 684 4 17 7 1 n/a n/a 0 713
1993 769 3 12 6 4 n/a n/a 0 794
1994 700 4 9 7 0 n/a n/a 0 720
1995 669 3 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1996 669 3 12 14 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1997 663 4 11 1 0 n/a n/a 0 679
1998 661 5 11 3 0 n/a n/a 0 680
1999 653 11 16 7 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2000 634 13 12 7 9 n/a n/a 15 690
2001 661 9 14 7 4 n/a n/a 0 695
2002 650 8 19 19 3 n/a n/a 0 699
2003 650 8 19 19 3 n/a n/a 0 699
2004 655 10 12 15 1 n/a n/a 0 693
2005 605 13 12 21 1 n/a n/a 0 652
2006 568 15 11 34 1 n/a n/a 0 629
2007 560 15 12 32 1 n/a n/a 3 623
2008 507 13 16 16 n/a n/a n/a 1 553
2009 511 12 18 18 0 n/a n/a 9 568
2010 516 19 12 18 0 n/a n/a 7 572
2011 488 19 14 22 0 0 6 0 549
2012 481 21 17 25 0 0 6 0 550
2013 500 22 12 23 0 0 7 0 564
2014 487 27 13 29 0 0 7 0 563
2015 465 19 14 38 0 0 1 0 537
2016 456 16 12 36 0 0 0 0 520
2017 454 10 11 39 0 1 3 0 518
2018 452 9 9 36 0 0 4 0 510
2019 405 11 11 39 0 0 4 0 470
2020 370 12 12 38 0 0 9 0 441
2021 366 14 12 42 0 0 8 0 442
2022 357 12 19 55 0 0 17 0 460
2023 355 11 22 98 0 0 20 0 506

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 Roberts Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 516 n/a n/a n/a
1989 622 n/a n/a 3.1
1990 648 35.0 18.5 3.7
1991 678 n/a n/a n/a
1992 713 n/a n/a 6.3
1993 794 n/a 0.0 6.4
1994 720 27.0 26.7 5.8
1995 698 28.4 24.6 5.7
1996 698 28.4 24.6 5.7
1997 679 26.0 26.1 6.8
1998 680 27.0 25.2 5.7
1999 688 25.0 27.5 5.7
2000 690 31.4 21.5 7.9
2001 695 32.3 21.5 10.4
2002 699 31.7 22.1 12.9
2003 699 31.7 22.1 12.9
2004 693 31.6 21.9 13.6
2005 652 31.8 20.5 15.5
2006 629 29.6 21.3 19.1
2007 623 29.8 20.9 19.2
2008 553 29.1 19.0 23.6
2009 568 25.9 21.9 21.1
2010 572 25.5 22.3 32.7
2011 549 28.2 19.4 34.2
2012 550 28.1 19.5 43.5
2013 564 31.6 17.8 44.7
2014 563 31.4 17.9 43.7
2015 537 32.0 16.7 41.7
2016 520 30.0 17.3 44
2017 518 30.3 17.0 44.8
2018 510 29.0 17.5 47.5
2019 470 24.9 18.8 49.8
2020 441 24.0 18.3 52.2
2021 442 22.5 19.6 50.7
2022 460 27.0 17.0 50
2023 506 27.7 18.2 59.1

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 Roberts Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 516 n/a n/a n/a
1989 622 n/a n/a 3.1
1990 648 35.0 18.5 3.7
1991 678 n/a n/a n/a
1992 713 n/a n/a 6.3
1993 794 n/a 0.0 6.4
1994 720 27.0 26.7 5.8
1995 698 28.4 24.6 5.7
1996 698 28.4 24.6 5.7
1997 679 26.0 26.1 6.8
1998 680 27.0 25.2 5.7
1999 688 25.0 27.5 5.7
2000 690 31.4 21.5 7.9
2001 695 32.3 21.5 10.4
2002 699 31.7 22.1 12.9
2003 699 31.7 22.1 12.9
2004 693 31.6 21.9 13.6
2005 652 31.8 20.5 15.5
2006 629 29.6 21.3 19.1
2007 623 29.8 20.9 19.2
2008 553 29.1 19.0 23.6
2009 568 25.9 21.9 21.1
2010 572 25.5 22.3 32.7
2011 549 28.2 19.4 34.2
2012 550 28.1 19.5 43.5
2013 564 31.6 17.8 44.7
2014 563 31.4 17.9 43.7
2015 537 32.0 16.7 41.7
2016 520 30.0 17.3 44
2017 518 30.3 17.0 44.8
2018 510 29.0 17.5 47.5
2019 470 24.9 18.8 49.8
2020 441 24.0 18.3 52.2
2021 442 22.5 19.6 50.7
2022 460 27.0 17.0 50
2023 506 27.7 18.2 59.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Roberts Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $684 (6.3%) $10,108 (93.7%) $10,792
2020 $713 (6.1%) $10,885 (93.9%) $11,598
2021 $1,354 (10.8%) $11,222 (89.2%) $12,576
2022 $1,804 (13.9%) $11,206 (86.1%) $13,010
2023 $1,538 (10.9%) $12,594 (89.1%) $14,133

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Roberts 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 444th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 753rd of 1470 Elementary schools
 19.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Roberts Elementary School)49.233.8
 15.4%
   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 (Roberts Elementary School)6128.6
 32.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)60.353
 7.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Roberts Elementary School)50.850.7
 0.1%
   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 (Roberts Elementary School)45.839.2
 6.6%
   4th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.142
 4.1%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Roberts Elementary School)45.639.7
 5.9%
   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 (Roberts Elementary School)33.322.1
 11.2%
   5th Grade Math (Utica Community Schools)46.837.8
 9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Roberts Elementary School)26.311.8
 14.5%
   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 (Roberts Elementary School)62.149.3
 12.8%
   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 (Roberts Elementary School)47.740
 7.7%
   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 Students470506
 7.7%
African American1111
American Indian00
Asian1122
 100%
Hispanic3998
 151.3%
Pacific Islander00
White405355
 12.3%
Two or More Races420
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients49.8%59.1%
 9.3%


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

Middle : Eppler Junior High School
High : Utica High School

Roberts Elementary School ranks 763rd of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Roberts Elementary School are 70% White, 19% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 506 students attended Roberts Elementary School.


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