Donelson Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(248) 682-9530
Donelson Hills Elementary School serves 527 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Donelson Hills Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Donelson Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
Donelson Hills Elementary School's student population of 527 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 527 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
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School Comparison
Donelson Hills Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Donelson Hills Elementary School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2013 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 8% |
| Black | 19% | 18% |
| White | 39% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.70 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waterford School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Donelson Hills Elementary School is Virtual Learning Academy Consortium (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Oakside Scholars Charter Academy (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Waterford Oakside Scholars Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-8 | 735 students
0.3 miles
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(616) 304-6601 0.3 PK-8 735 - Waterford Jefferson International Academy Elementary School Charter School
Grades: PK-3 | 205 students
0.6 miles
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000 0.6 PK-3 205 - Waterford Virtual Learning Academy Consortium Grades: K-12 | 259 students
0.8 miles
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037 0.8 K-12 259 - Waterford Waterford Durant High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 167 students
0.8 miles
501 N Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 674-6347 0.8 9-12 167 - Waterford Waterford Lifetracks Program Crary Campus Special Education School
Grades: Inquire with school | 29 students
0.9 miles
501 N Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-3242 0.9 Inquire with school 29
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