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Black Elementary School

14100 HERITAGE RD STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48312

About Black Elementary School

Black Elementary School in Sterling Heights is distinguished as a top-ranking elementary school in Michigan. It is recognized for its strong academic programs and welcoming environment. The school exemplifies a great elementary school in Michigan and is rated #9-12 in Warren Consolidated Schools Elementary Schools. Black Elementary provides a strong footing for the early years of learning and student success. The school serves grades PK-5 with a total of 421 students. It is served by a 16:1 student-teacher ratio to guarantee personalized attention for both academic and social growth at Black. About 24% of students are at or above proficiency in math and reading. This showcases the success of the school's commitment to core academics. The student population is 44% female and 56% male. 73% of students are economically disadvantaged, which is reflective of the school's commitment to educational equity. The number of full-time classroom teachers at the school is 27. Black Elementary School is one of Michigan's high-performing elementary schools. It operates in the model of building young learners in a supportive, safe, and youth-oriented environment.

Contact Information

Address

14100 HERITAGE RD STERLING HEIGHTS MI 48312

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Phone

(586) 825-2840

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 42%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 42% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
16 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
468
Total Students
$83255
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 130 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Black Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM. - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 56.7696%
Asian 12.58907%
Hispanic 1.662707%
Black 23.27791%
Two+ Races 5.225653%
Native Am. 0.475059%
White
56.7696%
Asian
12.58907%
Hispanic
1.662707%
Black
23.27791%
Two+ Races
5.225653%
Native Am.
0.475059%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 468
42%
197 Female
58%
271 Male

Student Population

468 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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FAQ

Q: What is the school mascot for Black Elementary School?

A: The school mascot for Black Elementary School is the , representing agility and strong community pride and spirit.

Q: How does Black Elementary School incorporate arts and music into the curriculum?

A: Black Elementary School employs dedicated art and music teachers, who make weekly contact with students, but all students will participate in an art show and music performance during the school year.

Q: What is the volunteer process at Black Elementary School?

A: All volunteers at Black Elementary School must go through a background check before they can volunteer in the school or participate in school activities.

Q: Is there full day kindergarten at Black Elementary School?

A: Yes, Black Elementary School does have a full day kindergarten program to provide a full experience starting off a child's education.

Q: How does the school prepare students for middle school?

A: Black Elementary School prepares students for middle school by providing a highly focused curriculum, focus on organization and providing transitional activities during the upper grades.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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