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Wegienka Elementary School

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Wegienka Elementary School ranks 462 nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-4

462^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 69% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Wegienka Elementary School in Flat Rock, MI, is a Pre-K through 4th grade school with 392 students, part of the highly-rated Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. The school consistently outperforms state averages in both math and reading, with recent 3rd grade math proficiency at 59% compared to the state's 42.9%. It also stands out as the top-performing elementary school in its district, ranking well above Bates Elementary and Erving Elementary in statewide comparisons.

One of Wegienka's most notable strengths is its exceptional track record with African American students, who have ranked in the 90th-93rd percentile statewide in recent years—a remarkable achievement that places the school among the top performers in Michigan for this subgroup. The school also maintains impressively low chronic absenteeism at 20.3%, far better than nearby schools like Summit Academy North Elementary (38.9%) and Ethel C Bobcean Elementary (44.8%). This strong attendance likely contributes to academic success and reflects effective family engagement strategies. When compared to nearby schools in other districts, Wegienka significantly outperforms John M Barnes Elementary in the Flat Rock Community Schools district, though Hunter Elementary in the Gibraltar School District edges it out slightly in overall rankings.

While the school's performance has settled into the upper-middle tier of Michigan elementary schools since its pre-pandemic peak, it continues to deliver strong results with efficient resource allocation. At $17,685 per student, spending is actually lower than some nearby schools that achieve weaker outcomes, such as Frank E Weiss Elementary ($18,407). One area worth noting is a persistent gender gap, with female students ranking in the 74th percentile while male students rank in the 59th percentile—a disparity that has widened over recent years. Additionally, the school's support for students facing economic challenges has shown some volatility, though it remains a strength overall. For parents seeking a school with strong academics, consistent attendance, and a proven ability to support diverse learners, Wegienka represents a solid choice in the downriver Detroit area.

392

Students ?

16.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,685

Per pupil spending ?

37.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

23925 Arsenal Rd
Flat Rock, MI 48134-9577

(734) 783-3367

District: Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

Students who attend Wegienka Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Brownstown Middle School
High:	Woodhaven High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

63.5%

Hispanic:

13.3%

African American:

11.7%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 67th percentile in 2016 → 69th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (49% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Above the Michigan median (69th percentile)

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school49%

District avg48%

Michigan avg40%

462^nd of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 31%▲ up 2 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 5Elementary Schools in the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

165^th of 625Woodhaven-Brownstown School District 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)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.5	462 of 1492	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	71.4	394 of 1488	73.5%	★★★★☆
2024	68.9	423 of 1486	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	73.4	342 of 1470	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	69.2	351 of 1344	73.9%	★★★★☆
2021	65.3	326 of 1153	71.7%	★★★★☆
2019	86.0	143 of 1408	89.8%	★★★★☆
2018	72.1	406 of 1448	72.0%	★★★★☆
2017	61.7	478 of 1466	67.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	64.9	509 of 1548	67.1%	★★★☆☆
2015	53.2	751 of 1580	52.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	57.2	696 of 1533	54.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	62.9	578 of 1563	63.0%	★★★☆☆
2012	53.4	772 of 1566	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2011	57.9	835 of 1552	46.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	59.8	862 of 1552	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2009	61.5	767 of 1589	51.7%	★★★☆☆
2008	57.5	835 of 1577	47.1%	★★☆☆☆
2007	48.5	1029 of 1565	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2006	51.8	930 of 1545	39.8%	★★☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	79.2	36 of 348	89.7%	★★★★☆
2023	85.9	24 of 321	92.5%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	68.3	352 of 1343	73.8%	★★★★☆
2025	67.9	360 of 1338	73.1%	★★★★☆
2024	69.7	322 of 1342	76.0%	★★★★☆
2023	77.8	216 of 1321	83.6%	★★★★☆
2022	73.8	223 of 1106	79.8%	★★★★☆
2021	64.4	260 of 902	71.2%	★★★★☆
2019	78.8	172 of 1171	85.3%	★★★★☆
2018	62.2	554 of 1443	61.6%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	52.8	82 of 209	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.6	33 of 188	82.4%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	57.2	494 of 1352	63.5%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.9	282 of 1346	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	63.6	395 of 1381	71.4%	★★★★☆
2023	66.8	326 of 1350	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	51.5	484 of 1099	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.7	338 of 749	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	90.5	40 of 1134	96.5%	★★★★★
2018	61.8	470 of 1397	66.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	56.2	562 of 1372	59.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	65.5	439 of 1366	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.2	526 of 1347	61.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	504 of 1334	62.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	52.7	504 of 1139	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	53.0	395 of 915	56.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	83.8	129 of 1196	89.2%	★★★★☆
2018	76.2	318 of 1446	78.0%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	39.3	151 of 252	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.8	76 of 225	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	65.0	53 of 195	72.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	66.1	365 of 1199	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2025	70.3	322 of 1206	73.3%	★★★★☆
2024	63.0	407 of 1204	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.7	294 of 1198	75.5%	★★★★☆
2022	69.9	293 of 1102	73.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.6	188 of 1005	81.3%	★★★★☆
2019	85.8	111 of 1128	90.2%	★★★★★
2018	65.5	401 of 1253	68.0%	★★★☆☆

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)

African American (2024)90th percentile+18 vs school

Female (2026)74th percentile+5 vs school

White (2026)70th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)63rd percentile-6 vs school

Hispanic (2025)61st percentile-13 vs school

Male (2026)59th percentile-10 vs school

Special Education (2025)40th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Math52%+10 vs state

English Language Arts46%+6 vs state

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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 Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th 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
Wegienka Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	23925 Arsenal Rd	Flat Rock	48134	Wayne County	Woodhaven-Brownstown School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 783-3367	392	24	16.4	37.8%	249 (63.5%)	46 (11.7%)	52 (13.3%)	18 (4.6%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.4%)	66.5	462^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	69.0%		71.4	394^th of 1488 public elementary schools	73.5%	68	46.2	45.7		59.0	44.4				$17,685	$904	$16,782
Brown Elementary School	Public	1-5	25485 Middlebelt Rd	New Boston	48164	Wayne County	Huron School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 782-2716	434	29	14.7	29.7%	368 (84.8%)	12 (2.8%)	32 (7.4%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.1%)	74.8	340^th of 1492 public elementary schools	77.2%		58.1	591^st of 1488 public elementary schools	60.3%	251	47.1	52.9	57.0	58.6	54.0	54.4	50.6	32.9	$16,620	$1,210	$15,410
Bates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	22811 Gudith Rd	Woodhaven	48183	Wayne County	Woodhaven-Brownstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 692-2217	379	25	15.4	52.2%	208 (54.9%)	57 (15.0%)	58 (15.3%)	37 (9.8%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (4.2%)	48.1	727^th of 1492 public elementary schools	51.3%		54.2	657^th of 1488 public elementary schools	55.8%	70	37.3	42.5		41.2	35.8				$17,012	$1,599	$15,413
Erving Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	24175 Hall Rd	Woodhaven	48183	Wayne County	Woodhaven-Brownstown School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 692-2212	379	23	16.6	51.2%	241 (63.6%)	55 (14.5%)	52 (13.7%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	59.7	560^th of 1492 public elementary schools	62.5%		54.8	650^th of 1488 public elementary schools	56.3%	90	40.3	50.0		45.8	43.6				$17,930	$2,132	$15,798
Ethel C Bobcean Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	28300 Evergreen St	Flat Rock	48134	Wayne County	Flat Rock Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 535-6900	376	22	16.8	54.5%	292 (77.7%)	26 (6.9%)	28 (7.4%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (7.4%)								(n/a)									$17,094	$1,505	$15,588
Huron AI Center FRCS Bobcean Program	Public	PK, KG-2	28300 Evergreen St	Flat Rock	48164	Wayne County	Huron School District	No	No	No	No	(734) 379-6360	0	3	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)									$64,276	$3,814	$60,462
Summit Academy North Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	28697 Sibley Rd	Romulus	48174	Wayne County	Summit Academy North	Yes	No	No	Yes	(734) 789-1428	642	40	16.0	73.1%	168 (26.2%)	422 (65.7%)	34 (5.3%)	11 (1.7%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	17	1238^th of 1492 public elementary schools	17.0%		17.2	1217^th of 1488 public elementary schools	18.2%	21	22.3	31.0	23.2	23.3	17.9	11.1	18.2	10.1	$12,687	$1,560	$11,127
Alice I Ferguson Early Childhood Center	Public	PK-K	24678 Merriman Rd	New Boston	48164	Wayne County	Huron School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 984-1330	180	10	17.4	41.7%	151 (83.9%)	6 (3.3%)	14 (7.8%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.4%)								(n/a)									$17,756	$1,182	$16,574
Frank E Weiss Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	26631 Reaume St	Woodhaven	48183	Wayne County	Gibraltar School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 379-7060	285	18	15.9	41.1%	185 (64.9%)	41 (14.4%)	35 (12.3%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.0%)	60.6	549^th of 1492 public elementary schools	63.2%		54.8	649^th of 1488 public elementary schools	56.4%	100	53.5	33.3	47.9	62.8	29.2	45.8	45.8	31.3	$18,407	$1,416	$16,991
John M Barnes Elementary School	Public	3-5	24925 Meadows Ave	Flat Rock	48134	Wayne County	Flat Rock Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 535-6800	353	21	16.6	48.7%	279 (79.0%)	28 (7.9%)	19 (5.4%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (7.1%)	27.9	1040^th of 1492 public elementary schools	30.3%		20.6	1147^th of 1488 public elementary schools	22.9%	107	29.7	23.4	32.2	18.6	22.5	24.3	36.5	21.9	$15,768	$1,563	$14,205

Frequently Asked Questions about Wegienka Elementary School

What district is Wegienka Elementary School in?

Woodhaven-Brownstown School District

Is Wegienka Elementary School a good school?

Wegienka Elementary School ranks 462^nd of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Wegienka Elementary School?

Students at Wegienka Elementary School are 64% White, 13% Hispanic, 12% African American, 6% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Wegienka Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Wegienka Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Brownstown Middle School
High : Woodhaven High School

How many students attend Wegienka Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 392 students attended Wegienka Elementary School.

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