Serving 165 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harbor Beach Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harbor Beach Elementary School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district, covering approximately 119.9 square miles in Harbor Beach, MI. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 14.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harbor Beach Elementary School's student population of 165 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
It's Always a Great Day to be a Pirate!
School Rankings
Harbor Beach Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harbor Beach Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2005–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
97%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)11.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harbor Beach Elementary School's ranking?
Harbor Beach Elementary School is ranked #1202 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Harbor Beach Elementary School?
165 students attend Harbor Beach Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Harbor Beach Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harbor Beach Elementary School?
Harbor Beach Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harbor Beach Elementary School offer ?
Harbor Beach Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harbor Beach Elementary School part of?
Harbor Beach Elementary School is part of Harbor Beach Community Schools.
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