Serving 571 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Havel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 571 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Havel Elementary School serves the southeast part of Sterling Heights, MI, covering an area of approximately 1.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the average distance to the zone's edge being about 1.2 miles and the furthest edge reaching 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Havel Elementary School's student population of 571 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Havel Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Havel Elementary School is 0.41, 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
#763 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Black
11%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
76%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Havel Elementary School's ranking?
Havel Elementary School is ranked #763 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Havel Elementary School often compared to?
Havel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graebner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Havel Elementary School?
571 students attend Havel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Havel Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Havel Elementary School?
Havel Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Havel Elementary School offer ?
Havel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Havel Elementary School part of?
Havel Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools.
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