Herbison Woods Elementary School

3147 West Herbison Rd
DeWitt, MI 48820
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Herbison Woods Elementary School serves 446 students in grades 4-6.
Herbison Woods Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MI
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Herbison Woods Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

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School Overview

Herbison Woods Elementary School's student population of 446 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
446 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Herbison Woods Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Herbison Woods Elementary School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (MI)
Overall Testing Rank
#560 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
48%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
7%
8%
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Black
1%
18%
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White
86%
65%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.26
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
46%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Herbison Woods Elementary School's ranking?
Herbison Woods Elementary School is ranked #560 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Herbison Woods Elementary School?
446 students attend Herbison Woods Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Herbison Woods Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Herbison Woods Elementary School?
Herbison Woods Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Herbison Woods Elementary School offer ?
Herbison Woods Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Herbison Woods Elementary School part of?
Herbison Woods Elementary School is part of DeWitt Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 4-6
  • Enrollment: 446 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 47% (Top 30%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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