Donelson Hills Elementary School
Tel:
(248)682-9530
- Donelson Hills Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 22% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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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 531 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 531 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Donelson Hills Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Donelson Hills Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2360 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% | 8% |
| Black | 19% | 18% |
| White | 40% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 79% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Waterford School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Oakside Scholars Charter Academy (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest 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: K-8 | 718 students
0.3 miles
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(616)304-6601 0.3 K-8 718 - Waterford Jefferson International Academy Charter School
Grades: K-8 | 274 students
0.6 miles
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248)682-5000 0.6 K-8 274 - Waterford Virtual Learning Academy Consortium Grades: K-12 | 227 students
0.8 miles
2111 Pontiac Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328
(248)209-2037 0.8 K-12 227 - Waterford Waterford Durant High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 201 students
0.8 miles
501 N Cass Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248)674-6347 0.8 9-12 201 - Waterford Waterford Mott High School Grades: 9-12 | 1474 students
1.1 miles
1151 Scott Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248)674-4134 1.1 9-12 1474
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