Waterford School District
- 1150 SCOTT LAKE RD
- WATERFORD, MI 48328
- (248) 706-4860
District Rating (FAQ)
District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 62.4% | 76.3% |
| Dropout Rate | 9.2% | 6.2% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $9,583 | $10,665 |
| Students Per Teacher | 18.0 | 17.5 |
| Number of Schools | 23 | - |
| Number of Students | 11,802 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 654 | - |
District Test Scores
MEAP - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 3 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 93.8% | 95.3% | |
| 2009 | 94.7% | 94.8% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.7% | 86.8% | |
| 2009 | 91.5% | 89.8% | |
Grade 4 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 90.9% | 91.5% | |
| 2009 | 94.6% | 92.3% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 83.6% | 84.1% | |
| 2009 | 86.7% | 84.1% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 44.2% | 47.2% | |
Grade 5 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.9% | 79.9% | |
| 2009 | 80.3% | 79.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.1% | 85.1% | |
| 2009 | 88.3% | 85.2% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.9% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 86.3% | 81.0% | |
Grade 6 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 85.3% | 84.5% | |
| 2009 | 81.5% | 82.0% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 84.7% | 84.0% | |
| 2009 | 90.5% | 87.7% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 77.4% | 75.3% | |
| 2009 | 78.6% | 73.4% | |
Grade 7 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 86.9% | 84.6% | |
| 2009 | 82.8% | 82.2% | |
| 2008 | 87.5% | 82.6% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 79.0% | 79.0% | |
| 2009 | 83.9% | 82.0% | |
| 2008 | 82.8% | 79.6% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 41.9% | 47.8% | |
| 2009 | - | - | - |
| 2008 | 79.5% | 77.9% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 82.5% | 80.1% | |
Grade 8 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.2% | 78.0% | |
| 2009 | 73.7% | 70.3% | |
| 2008 | 75.1% | 74.5% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.2% | 81.9% | |
| 2009 | 87.3% | 83.4% | |
| 2008 | 74.4% | 75.5% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 75.4% | 78.1% | |
| 2009 | 76.3% | 75.9% | |
| 2008 | 78.9% | 76.3% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2008 | 74.2% | 76.7% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2008 | 71.9% | 74.2% | |
Grade 9 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 74.9% | 72.8% | |
| 2009 | 71.2% | 71.1% | |
| 2008 | 72.6% | 72.4% | |
MME - Test Performance by Grade and Subject
Grade 11 - % of students at or above proficiency
| District | State | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Test | |||
| 2010 | 37.0% | 50.4% | |
| 2009 | 42.2% | 49.3% | |
| 2008 | 41.1% | 46.2% | |
| Reading Test | |||
| 2010 | 58.6% | 65.2% | |
| 2009 | 60.0% | 59.9% | |
| 2008 | 61.5% | 61.9% | |
| Science Test | |||
| 2010 | 52.3% | 57.9% | |
| 2009 | 56.2% | 55.6% | |
| 2008 | 57.0% | 56.6% | |
| Social Studies Test | |||
| 2010 | 76.8% | 79.4% | |
| 2009 | 84.8% | 81.3% | |
| 2008 | 81.5% | 79.9% | |
| Writing Test | |||
| 2010 | 35.6% | 43.7% | |
| 2009 | 43.2% | 43.4% | |
| 2008 | 37.8% | 41.1% | |
| English Language Arts Test | |||
| 2009 | 51.3% | 52.1% | |
| 2008 | 49.5% | 52.3% | |
Source: MI Department of Education 2009-2010
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 11,802 | 18.0 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 916 |
| 1st Grade Students | 868 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 814 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 824 |
| 4th Grade Students | 813 |
| 5th Grade Students | 804 |
| 6th Grade Students | 826 |
| 7th Grade Students | 837 |
| 8th Grade Students | 884 |
| 9th Grade Students | 973 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,000 |
| 11th Grade Students | 935 |
| 12th Grade Students | 842 |
| Ungraded Students | 126 |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 70 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 254 |
| Hispanic | 889 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 1,072 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 9,113 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 5,917 |
| Female | 5,481 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 654 | 18.0 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | 15 | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 40 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 206 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 259 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 133 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 78 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 22 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 19 |
| Elementary | 2 |
| Secondary | 17 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | 5 |
| Library Support Staff | 5 |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 706 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 12 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 5 |
| School Administrators | 30 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 89 |
| Student Support Services | 148 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 423 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $128,805,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $44,241,000 | 34.3% |
| Property Tax | $25,647,000 | 19.9% |
| Other School Systems | $10,483,000 | 8.1% |
| Cities and Counties | $97,000 | 0.08% |
| Tuition Fees from Pupils and Parents | $696,000 | 0.5% |
| School Lunch | $2,057,000 | 1.6% |
| District Activity Receipts | $208,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $1,937,000 | 1.5% |
| Rents and Royalties | $151,000 | 0.1% |
| Sale of Property | $8,000 | 0.01% |
| Interest Earnings | $778,000 | 0.6% |
| Private Contributions | $93,000 | 0.07% |
| Miscellaneous | $2,086,000 | 1.6% |
| Total State Revenues | $78,449,000 | 60.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $67,954,000 | 52.8% |
| Special Education Programs | $6,583,000 | 5.1% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $1,533,000 | 1.2% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $230,000 | 0.2% |
| School Lunch Programs | $296,000 | 0.2% |
| Other Programs | $1,853,000 | 1.4% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $6,115,000 | 4.7% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,159,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $20,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $51,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $2,000 | 0.00% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $1,564,000 | 1.2% |
| Through State - Other | $1,720,000 | 1.3% |
| Direct - Other | $1,599,000 | 1.2% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $112,810,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $63,806,000 | 56.6% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $44,870,000 | 39.8% |
| Student Support | $10,343,000 | 8.0% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $4,891,000 | 3.8% |
| General Administration Support | $1,561,000 | 1.2% |
| School Administration Support | $7,214,000 | 5.6% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $12,206,000 | 9.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,314,000 | 3.3% |
| Other Support Services | $4,341,000 | 3.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,134,000 | 3.7% |
| Food Services | $4,134,000 | 3.2% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 62.4% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 665 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | 3 |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 353 | 9.2% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within Waterford School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 23
- Students: 11,802
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 654
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| CARL SANDBURG SCHOOL | ||||
1355 Merry Rd
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 280 | 16.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| CHILDREN'S VILLAGE SCHOOL | ||||
1200 North Telegraph Rd
Pontiac, MI Public | KG-12 | 208 | 10.3 | ![]() Review This School |
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| DONELSON HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2690 Wewoka Rd
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 437 | 19.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| DOUGLASS HOUGHTON SCHOOL | ||||
8080 Elizabeth Lake Rd
White Lake, MI Public | KG-5 | 396 | 19.4 | ![]() 1 out of 5 1 Review |
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| GRAYSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3800 West Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 353 | 16.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| ISAAC E. CRARY MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
501 North Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI Public | 6-8 | 696 | 22.9 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| JAYNO W. ADAMS SCHOOL | ||||
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 384 | 19.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| JOHN D. PIERCE MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
5145 Hatchery Rd
Waterford, MI Public | 6-8 | 933 | 25.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| KINGSLEY MONTGOMERY SCHOOL | ||||
3333 West Long Lake Rd
West Bloomfield, MI Public | 1-12 | 150 | 8.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LAURA SMITH HAVILAND SCHOOL | ||||
5305 Cass Elizabeth Rd
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 351 | 18.8 | ![]() Review This School |
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| LUTES CAMPUS SCHOOL | ||||
| Non-Operational or Status Unknown | ||||
5195 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI Public | 9-12 | - | - | ![]() 4 out of 5 1 Review |
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| PATRICIA E. KNUDSEN SCHOOL | ||||
5449 Crescent Rd
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 367 | 20.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| RIVERSIDE SCHOOL | ||||
5280 Farm Rd
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 377 | 18.1 | ![]() Review This School |
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| SCHOOLCRAFT SCHOOL | ||||
6400 Maceday Dr
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 444 | 19.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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| STEPANSKI EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER SCHOOL | ||||
6010 Hatchery Rd
Waterford, MI Public | KG | 92 | 3.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| STEVENS T. MASON MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
3835 West Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI Public | 6-8 | 869 | 18.6 | ![]() Review This School |
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| THOMAS M. COOLEY SCHOOL | ||||
2000 Highfield Rd
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 433 | 20.0 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WATERFORD ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL - MANLEY CAMPUS | ||||
2989 Van Zandt Rd
Waterford, MI Public | 9-12 | 251 | 19.9 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WATERFORD KETTERING HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
2800 Kettering Dr
Waterford, MI Public | 9-12 | 1,605 | 27.6 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WATERFORD MOTT HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1151 Scott Lake Rd
Waterford, MI Public | 9-12 | 1,677 | 23.8 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WATERFORD VILLAGE SCHOOL | ||||
4241 Steffens St
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 320 | 16.0 | ![]() 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| WILLIAM AUSTIN BURT SCHOOL | ||||
581 South Winding Dr
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 385 | 17.4 | ![]() Review This School |
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| WILLIAM BEAUMONT SCHOOL | ||||
6532 Elizabeth Lake Rd
Waterford, MI Public | KG-5 | 390 | 17.5 | ![]() Review This School |
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