Serving 308 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Haviland 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 is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 308 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Haviland Elementary School serves the southern part of Waterford, MI, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Haviland Elementary School's student population of 308 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
308 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Haviland Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haviland Elementary School is 0.61, which is more 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
#1979 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Asian
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
20%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 35-year historical data
Black
13%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
58%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
6%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Haviland Elementary School's ranking?
Haviland Elementary School is ranked #1979 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Haviland Elementary School often compared to?
Haviland Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pleasant Lake Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School, Herrington School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Haviland Elementary School?
308 students attend Haviland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Haviland Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haviland Elementary School?
Haviland Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Haviland Elementary School offer ?
Haviland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Haviland Elementary School part of?
Haviland Elementary School is part of Waterford School District.
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