Alice M Birney K8 School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Southfield, Michigan 48076 · Southfield Public School District
#1269 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan
#42807 of 50,301 nationally
About Alice M Birney K8 School
Alice M Birney K8 School is a public elementary located in Southfield, in the Southfield Public School District school district of Michigan, United States. It caters for Grades PK–8. In 2025 it enrolled 452 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.2 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1269th of 1,581 ranked elementary schools in Michigan. Its strongest component is students per teacher (58th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 452.
There are 15 schools in Southfield; Alice M Birney K8 School ranks 7th of 12 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)8%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)62.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Alice M Birney K8 School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 452
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 62.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 8%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Alice M Birney K8 School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
McIntyre Elementary School
Southfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
162 students · 753 m away
University Elementary School Academy
Lathrup Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
312 students · 1.4 km away
University High School Academy
Lathrup Village · Public high · Grades 9–12
274 students · 1.4 km away
University Middle School Academy
Lathrup Village · Public middle · Grades 6–8
338 students · 1.4 km away
Morris Adler Elementary School
Southfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students · 1.6 km away
Faxon Academy
Southfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
150 students · 1.6 km away
Adlai Stevenson Elementary School
Southfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
527 students · 1.7 km away
Crescent Academy PK2
Southfield · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
249 students · 2.4 km away
Laurus Academy
Southfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
791 students · 2.6 km away
Crescent Academy Elementary
Southfield · Charter elementary · Grades 3–6
265 students · 2.7 km away
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Public elementary schools in Michigan with a comparable Enrollment.
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451 students
Breton Downs School
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451 students
Lakeside School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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Bunker Elementary
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451 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Alice M Birney K8 School a good school?
Alice M Birney K8 School has a Success Index (US) of 23.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1269 of 1,581 in Michigan. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Alice M Birney K8 School rank in Michigan?
Alice M Birney K8 School ranks #1269 of 1,581 elementary schools in Michigan and #42807 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Alice M Birney K8 School?
Alice M Birney K8 School had 452 students in 2025.
Is Alice M Birney K8 School a elementary school or a high school?
Alice M Birney K8 School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Alice M Birney K8 School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Alice M Birney K8 School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.