The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in Math. The lowest is 42% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Longacre Elementary School
Longacre Elementary School sits in the city of Farmington, a small, predominantly residential suburb of Detroit in Oakland County. The school serves kindergarten through fifth grade as part of Farmington Public School District. Farmington itself is a compact community known for its historic downtown along Grand River Avenue, with Victorian-style homes, brick-paver sidewalks, and a walkable core that has seen extensive renovation over the years. Longacre is one of the few district schools located within Farmington city limits; most of the district's other campuses sit in the larger neighboring city of Farmington Hills. The school sits near the downtown area, which means families are close to civic anchors like the Farmington Community Library branch, Shiawassee Park along the Upper Rouge River, and the Farmington Historical Museum.
The student body is mid-sized for an elementary school, with enrollment spread across the six grade levels. The racial and ethnic composition stands out: Asian students make up the largest single group, followed by white students, with smaller populations of Black, Hispanic, multiracial, and American Indian students. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price meals is low, consistent with the broader affluence of Oakland County. Data on individualized education programs and English learner status was not reported, so those population details are not available.
On Michigan's M-STEP assessments, Longacre posts solid results across the tested grades and subjects. In math, proficiency rates are strongest in fourth grade, dip a bit in third, and ease further in fifth. English language arts follows a similar pattern, with third grade the lowest of the three tested grades and fifth grade the highest. Fifth-grade science and social studies results are more modest, with just under half of tested students reaching proficiency in science and somewhat fewer in social studies. Taken together, the school's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it in the top quartile relative to districts in Oakland County, which is a strong standing given that the county includes many high-performing systems.
Because Longacre serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and the state does not test kindergarten through second grade, so those classrooms are not reflected in the assessment data. Chronic absenteeism figures were not available for this school, so a parent may want to ask the front office about current attendance patterns if that is a concern. Discipline data, staffing details, and specific course or program offerings were not provided in the available materials, which limits the picture of day-to-day school climate and enrichment. A family considering Longacre would benefit from visiting and asking about specials, support services, and how the school communicates with families.
The housing market around Longacre reflects the character of the broader area. Typical home values in the school's zip code sit above the state benchmark and modestly above the national benchmark, though below the higher-end reaches of Oakland County. Rents in the area are relatively moderate, and the county-level market has been seeing more active listings come online compared with the prior year, with median listing prices softening somewhat. Homes still move at a reasonable pace, with median days on market running around a month. The estimated monthly mortgage cost in the area runs higher than typical rent, which may factor into how families weigh buying versus renting near the school.
Farmington has a distinct identity within the region: a small, walkable community with a historic downtown, a main-street revitalization effort, and a residential feel that attracts families. The city has grown steadily over the decades, and median home values have risen appreciably over time. Publicly reported rankings have placed Farmington on lists of desirable places to live in Michigan, citing downtown investment and quality of life. The district itself did not surface any recently reported changes such as bond measures, school closures, or curriculum overhauls that clear a lasting-impact threshold, so families looking for major strategic shifts may not find them in the current record.
For a family weighing Longacre, the academic results are a genuine strength, particularly in math and English language arts relative to county peers. The peer environment is diverse in composition, with a substantial Asian American population and a relatively low share of students facing economic disadvantage. The setting is a compact, historic suburb with a walkable downtown and good highway access to the broader Metro Detroit region. What the available data does not illuminate is the texture of school life beyond test scores: staffing ratios, enrichment programs, disciplinary climate, and attendance trends. A parent would do well to fill those gaps directly with the school before deciding whether the fit is right.
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