Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Eureka Heights 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Eureka Heights Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#2858 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
13%
9%
Black
38%
18%
White
38%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eureka Heights Elementary School's ranking?
Eureka Heights Elementary School is ranked #2858 out of 3,069 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 34% MI state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Eureka Heights Elementary School?
248 students attend Eureka Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Eureka Heights Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eureka Heights Elementary School?
Eureka Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eureka Heights Elementary School offer ?
Eureka Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eureka Heights Elementary School part of?
Eureka Heights Elementary School is part of Taylor School District.
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