B+
Above Average
84/100

Plumbrook Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 06 🏫 School 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 39660 SPALDING DR, Sterling Heights, MI 48313
Overall
B+
84/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.0 grade levels above the U.S. average · 69th percentile in Michigan
Growth
B+
Students gain 1.19 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 70th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

💎 Hidden gem

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

84
Repit Score
out of 100
456
Students
enrolled
15.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$14K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%69/1000.0 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%70/100Students gain 1.19 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.04 in 2009–19; 82nd percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.19 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 57% 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 +21 points better 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 proficiency47% (+1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency40% (+4 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
White47%42%reading -9 pts, math -3 pts46th percentile (list)
Low-income37%32%reading +4 pts, math +9 pts63rd 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 39660 SPALDING DR
City Sterling Heights
ZIP Code 48313
District 2634470
NCES School ID 263447006999
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48313

Understanding the community around Plumbrook Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $86,560
Per Capita Income $39,210
Poverty Rate 6.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 43.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.2%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $236,100
Median Rent $1,175
Owner-Occupied 73.8%
Renter-Occupied 26.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Plumbrook Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.8%
Female 52.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.4%
Black 7.2%
Two or More Races 7.5%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic/Latino 4.0%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 456
Teachers (FTE) 29.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Plumbrook Elementary School?
Plumbrook Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 84 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Plumbrook Elementary School?
Plumbrook Elementary School has 456 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.5:1.
What grades does Plumbrook Elementary School serve?
Plumbrook Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 06 and is classified as a School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Plumbrook Elementary School receive per student?
Plumbrook Elementary School receives $13,844 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Plumbrook Elementary School in 48313 ▼
Avg Home Value
$303,352
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,573
1-Year Change
+5.1%
% Renters
26.2%

Other Schools in 48313

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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