D
Needs Improvement
46/100

John M Barnes Elem School

📚 03 – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 24925 MEADOWS AVE, Flat Rock, MI 48134
Overall
D
46/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 27th percentile in Michigan
Growth
C
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 25th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

46
Repit Score
out of 100
370
Students
enrolled
16.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%27/1001.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%25/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.02 in 2009–19; 19th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 49% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −29 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency31% (−15 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency39% (+3 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%41%reading -23 pts, math -10 pts16th percentile (list)
Black10%10%reading -15 pts, math -8 pts12th percentile (list)
Hispanic50%50%reading +16 pts, math +22 pts78th percentile (list)
Low-income22%27%reading -14 pts, math -4 pts16th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 24925 MEADOWS AVE
City Flat Rock
ZIP Code 48134
District 2607080
NCES School ID 260708004307
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48134

Understanding the community around John M Barnes Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $83,286
Per Capita Income $36,676
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 39.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.8%
High School or Higher 92.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $239,200
Median Rent $1,054
Owner-Occupied 80.6%
Renter-Occupied 19.4%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for John M Barnes Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.2%
Female 50.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 81.1%
Hispanic/Latino 7.0%
Two or More Races 6.8%
Black 4.9%
Asian 0.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 370
Teachers (FTE) 22.3
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for John M Barnes Elem School?
John M Barnes Elem School has a Repit School Score of 46 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend John M Barnes Elem School?
John M Barnes Elem School has 370 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1.
What grades does John M Barnes Elem School serve?
John M Barnes Elem School serves grades 03 – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does John M Barnes Elem School receive per student?
John M Barnes Elem School receives $13,248 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around John M Barnes Elem School in 48134 ▼
Avg Home Value
$316,753
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,483
1-Year Change
+7.2%
% Renters
19.4%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026