Barber Elementary School

45 E Buena Vista St
Highland Park, MI 48203
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Bottom 50%
Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Barber Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barber Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Barber Elementary School's student population of 352 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has declined by 81% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
352 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Sep 1, 2025
School Mascot
Wild Boars

School Rankings

Barber Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barber Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2980 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
35%
≤5%
45%
(20-21)
<50%
23%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
94%
18%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.12
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barber Elementary School's ranking?
Barber Elementary School is ranked #2980 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while ≤5% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Barber Elementary School?
352 students attend Barber Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Barber Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Barber Elementary School offer ?
Barber Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Barber Elementary School part of?

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 352 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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