The top reported proficiency rate is 43% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on Erving Elementary School
Erving Elementary School sits in Woodhaven, a predominantly residential Downriver suburb of Detroit, and serves children from preschool through fifth grade as part of the Woodhaven-Brownstown School District. The school's enrollment is moderate for an elementary building, with a fairly even distribution across the early grades. A majority-white student body is joined by a Hispanic population, a Black population, and smaller shares of Asian and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Data on individualized education programs and English learners was not available in the sources reviewed.
On Michigan's M-STEP assessments, Erving's results are mixed across subjects and grade levels. Third-grade math stands out as the strongest result, with roughly half of tested students reaching proficiency. Fourth-grade math drops off considerably, with about a third proficient. English language arts is steadier, with both third and fourth grades posting identical proficiency rates in the low-to-mid range. Fifth-grade science, from the prior year's testing cycle, landed in a similar range. Social studies was the weakest area by a wide margin, with only a small fraction of fifth graders demonstrating proficiency. A parent may want to look into this further with the school, particularly the social studies result and the dip between third and fourth grade math.
Against the comparison set of districts in Wayne County, Erving's overall proficiency index lands in the top quartile. That positioning reflects the strength of certain grade-level results pulling the average up despite the weaker spots. Because Erving is an elementary school, it has no graduation rate, and chronic absenteeism data was not reported in the available sources.
Woodhaven itself is a car-dependent community shaped by Interstate 75 running through its center and major arterial roads lined with retail. There is no traditional walkable downtown; civic life centers on City Hall and commercial hubs like Woodhaven Village Square. The Ford Woodhaven Stamping Plant is the major industrial employer, and the retail corridors along Allen and West Roads provide additional local jobs. The city grew rapidly from the 1970s through the 1990s and has seen more modest population change since. A publicly reported neighborhood guide describes newer homes and family-friendly living, suggesting some continued residential appeal.
The housing market around Erving reflects an affordable suburban profile. Home values in the school's zip code sit below the state benchmark and well below national figures, with modest year-over-year appreciation. Rents are similarly accessible relative to income. Wayne County's broader market shows a high volume of active listings with a moderate supply score and softer demand, indicating a market that favors buyers over sellers at the moment. Homes are spending a moderate amount of time listed before going under contract.
At the district level, voters approved a bond in 2022 covering facility improvements across all school buildings in the Woodhaven-Brownstown system. The scope includes security upgrades, HVAC and boiler replacements, technology improvements, and a new transportation facility. The district stated the bond would not raise the tax rate. For a family at Erving, this means the building is in line for tangible infrastructure investment.
What the available data does not cover is also worth naming. No information was provided on staffing ratios, course offerings, discipline data, attendance patterns, or Title I status. Program offerings were not detailed in the sources. Parents considering Erving would benefit from asking the school directly about classroom support, enrichment opportunities, and how the school addresses the proficiency gaps visible in the state testing results, particularly in fourth-grade math and fifth-grade social studies. The school's top-quartile standing in Wayne County suggests a reasonably strong academic position relative to nearby peers, with specific areas that warrant attention.
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