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Messmore Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-6

36^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 98% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Messmore Elementary School in Sterling Heights, MI, is a top-performing public school serving 332 students in grades PK through 6 within the Utica Community Schools district. For the 2025-2026 school year, Messmore is ranked 36th out of 1,492 elementary schools in Michigan, placing it in the 98th percentile with a 5-star rating—a distinction it has maintained for nearly a decade.

What truly sets Messmore apart is the scale of its academic achievement compared to nearby schools. While other Utica schools perform adequately, Messmore operates on another level entirely. For example, the next highest-ranked nearby school in the district, Oakbrook Elementary, sits at 402nd in the state. Just 0.58 miles away, Plumbrook Elementary ranks 515th, with proficiency rates often half of Messmore's—in 4th-grade ELA, Messmore's proficiency is 65.9% versus Plumbrook's 29.6%. On state M-Step assessments, Messmore's proficiency rates are consistently 30-40 percentage points above district averages and nearly double state averages. For instance, 6th-grade ELA proficiency is 88.1% at Messmore, compared to 49.5% for the district and 37.5% for the state. Math proficiency ranges from 61.4% to 86% across grades, and 5th-grade Science proficiency is 75.6%.

Messmore's excellence extends beyond test scores. The school has a chronic absenteeism rate of just 10.5%, significantly lower than the district average of 18.5% and the state average of 27.9%. This high attendance reflects strong family engagement and contributes to consistent performance across all grade levels and subjects. Notably, Messmore's per-student spending ($16,139) is actually lower than some nearby schools like Plumbrook ($18,960), indicating that its exceptional results stem from effective resource use and school-specific leadership rather than a larger budget. For parents seeking an elementary school with proven, consistent academic excellence, Messmore stands out as a clear leader in the region.

332

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,139

Per pupil spending ?

15.7%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8742 Dill Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312-1235

(586) 797-5600

District: Utica Community Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.1%

Asian:

29.8%

Two or more races:

5.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 97th percentile in 2016 → 98th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (75% vs 37% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 2% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Utica Community Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school75%

District avg44%

Michigan avg37%

36^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 2%▲ up 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 25Elementary Schools in the Utica Community Schools

177^th of 625Utica Community Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	96.4	36 of 1492	97.6%	★★★★★
2025	96.2	38 of 1488	97.4%	★★★★★
2024	96.6	26 of 1486	98.3%	★★★★★
2023	96.4	33 of 1470	97.8%	★★★★★
2022	89.9	105 of 1344	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	94.6	32 of 1153	97.2%	★★★★★
2019	94.0	47 of 1408	96.7%	★★★★★
2018	95.4	33 of 1448	97.7%	★★★★★
2017	95.5	26 of 1466	98.2%	★★★★★
2016	94.1	50 of 1548	96.8%	★★★★★
2015	93.1	58 of 1580	96.3%	★★★★★
2014	94.7	24 of 1533	98.4%	★★★★★
2013	94.6	27 of 1563	98.3%	★★★★★
2012	92.2	51 of 1566	96.7%	★★★★★
2011	88.2	6 of 1552	99.6%	★★★★★
2010	85.1	6 of 1552	99.6%	★★★★★
2009	89.4	10 of 1589	99.4%	★★★★★
2008	89.1	11 of 1577	99.3%	★★★★★
2007	87.8	27 of 1565	98.3%	★★★★★
2006	83.0	108 of 1545	93.0%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	72.8	31 of 100	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	67.2	35 of 95	63.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.2	24 of 97	75.3%	★★★★☆
2023	69.6	26 of 84	69.0%	★★★★☆
2018	68.6	29 of 101	71.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	93.4	54 of 1343	96.0%	★★★★★
2025	94.8	46 of 1338	96.6%	★★★★★
2024	91.3	59 of 1342	95.6%	★★★★★
2023	91.9	60 of 1321	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	87.7	86 of 1106	92.2%	★★★★★
2021	87.8	53 of 902	94.1%	★★★★★
2019	83.6	121 of 1171	89.7%	★★★★☆
2018	96.3	17 of 1443	98.8%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	95.3	32 of 1372	97.7%	★★★★★
2025	92.7	67 of 1366	95.1%	★★★★★
2024	94.9	33 of 1347	97.6%	★★★★★
2023	95.4	31 of 1334	97.7%	★★★★★
2022	88.2	91 of 1139	92.0%	★★★★★
2021	88.6	59 of 915	93.6%	★★★★★
2019	88.4	81 of 1196	93.2%	★★★★★
2018	90.1	85 of 1446	94.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	87.7	116 of 1199	90.3%	★★★★★
2025	88.8	94 of 1206	92.2%	★★★★★
2024	93.0	47 of 1204	96.1%	★★★★★
2023	92.7	45 of 1198	96.2%	★★★★★
2022	79.8	178 of 1102	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	90.2	51 of 1005	94.9%	★★★★★
2019	78.4	188 of 1128	83.3%	★★★★☆
2018	92.4	45 of 1253	96.4%	★★★★★

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2014	95.1	19 of 921	97.9%	★★★★★
2013	97.0	9 of 919	99.0%	★★★★★
2012	97.5	4 of 900	99.6%	★★★★★
2011	87.1	24 of 858	97.2%	★★★★★
2010	89.8	4 of 851	99.5%	★★★★★
2009	91.8	4 of 847	99.5%	★★★★★
2008	89.0	18 of 839	97.9%	★★★★★
2007	93.3	2 of 823	99.8%	★★★★★
2006	81.0	106 of 806	86.8%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Male (2026)98th percentile~ school

Female (2026)96th percentile~ school

White (2026)90th percentile-7 vs school

Asian (2026)69th percentile-29 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

English Language Arts77%+37 vs state

Science76%+36 vs state

Math75%+39 vs state

Social Studies61%+34 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Both of my daughters attend/ed Messmore....I couldn't have made a better decision to send them there! Close Quote

by a parent
Tuesday, July 3, 2012

Messmore Elementary is a wonderful school. Both my kids haved thrived accademically and socially at this school. They have learned lifelong skills and knowledge from every teacher they have had there. They have also been taught to work hard accademically to reach their full potential. This has served my daughter very well in Jr. High, as she took all advanced classes and got straight A's the entire year. We attribute this to the wonderful Montesorri education, organizational skills, and love of knowledge she was taught at Messmore Elementary School. The teachers are very dedicated and the office staff is hard working and caring. Also, Messmore continues to be in the top 1% in Michigan for MEAP scores each year. I am so very thankful that my children were able to have had the privilege of attending such an amazing school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Messmore Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8742 Dill Dr	Sterling Heights	48312	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(586) 797-5600	332	19	17.1	15.7%	203 (61.1%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.9%)	99 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.1%)	96.4	36^th of 1492 public elementary schools	97.6%		96.2	38^th of 1488 public elementary schools	97.4%	2	72.0	65.9	85.4	88.1	86.0	61.4	73.2	78.6	75.6	61.0	$16,139	$623	$15,516
Plumbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	39660 Spalding Dr	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-6000	445	31	14.4	57.3%	331 (74.4%)	28 (6.3%)	24 (5.4%)	27 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	33 (7.4%)	62.9	515^th of 1492 public elementary schools	65.5%		66.7	468^th of 1488 public elementary schools	68.5%	47	40.0	29.6	51.0	61.6	44.4	25.4	41.2	53.4	45.1	49.0	$18,960	$851	$18,109
Oakbrook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12060 Greenway Dr	Sterling Heights	48312	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-5900	535	28	19.2	61.3%	362 (67.7%)	66 (12.3%)	11 (2.1%)	61 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (6.5%)	70.3	402^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	73.1%		72	385^th of 1488 public elementary schools	74.1%	17	41.1	37.5	62.3	52.1	54.8	48.8	45.5	41.5	48.1	39.0	$14,371	$779	$13,592
Schwarzkoff Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	8401 Constitution Blvd	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-6300	597	35	17.3	76.2%	425 (71.2%)	85 (14.2%)	20 (3.4%)	37 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (4.9%)	65.5	484^th of 1492 public elementary schools	67.6%		52.7	676^th of 1488 public elementary schools	54.6%	192	49.3	44.3	54.8	51.4	56.2	45.1	42.9	39.2	38.1	27.4	$14,512	$998	$13,514
Dekeyser Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	39600 Atkinson Dr	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-4400	512	27	18.7	49.2%	427 (83.4%)	27 (5.3%)	13 (2.5%)	17 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.5%)	70	411^th of 1492 public elementary schools	72.5%		68.8	426^th of 1488 public elementary schools	71.4%	15	48.1	49.4	47.4	47.0	62.3	50.6	37.2	43.4	47.4	35.9	$13,514	$756	$12,758
Willow Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11001 Daniel Dr	Sterling Heights	48312	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2850	362	24	15.0	74.0%	211 (58.3%)	73 (20.2%)	6 (1.7%)	56 (15.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	29.8	1006^th of 1492 public elementary schools	32.6%		19.4	1174^th of 1488 public elementary schools	21.1%	168	29.0	36.8	31.0		35.5	41.1	20.7		15.5	10.3	$22,820	$1,533	$21,287
Bruce Collins Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	12900 Grand Haven Dr	Sterling Heights	48312	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-4200	426	26	16.2	59.6%	333 (78.2%)	30 (7.0%)	9 (2.1%)	29 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.9%)	59.5	565^th of 1492 public elementary schools	62.1%		66.6	472^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	68.3%	93	39.6	44.1	43.6	37.1	50.0	52.5	40.0	27.4	43.6	38.2	$16,815	$2,726	$14,089
Maple Lane School	Public	K-5	34600 Dryden Dr	Sterling Heights	48312	Macomb County	Macomb Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(586) 977-9170	55	13	4.2	72.7%	39 (70.9%)	14 (25.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)	1262.5	1352.8	1457.8		1253.1	1348.8	1440.1		1458.1	1455.5
Jack Harvey Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41700 Montroy Dr	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-5100	429	30	14.5	64.6%	254 (59.2%)	22 (5.1%)	76 (17.7%)	26 (6.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (11.7%)	46.3	757^th of 1492 public elementary schools	49.3%		47	761^st of 1488 public elementary schools	48.9%	4	26.0	53.2	41.4	40.4	24.0	51.1	22.9	31.6	35.7	27.1	$15,741	$1,807	$13,933
Havel Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	41855 Schoenherr Rd	Sterling Heights	48313	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-5200	571	32	17.8	47.8%	433 (75.8%)	62 (10.9%)	24 (4.2%)	20 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.6%)	54.4	631^st of 1492 public elementary schools	57.7%		53.1	672^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	54.8%	41	40.3	51.7	48.8	40.3	45.5	32.6	29.3	25.8	40.2	34.1	$14,520	$722	$13,798

Frequently Asked Questions about Messmore Elementary School

How many students attend Messmore Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 332 students attended Messmore Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Messmore Elementary School?

Students at Messmore Elementary School are 61% White, 30% Asian, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Is Messmore Elementary School a good school?

Yes! Messmore Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 36^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools.

What district is Messmore Elementary School in?

Utica Community Schools

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