Serving 646 students in grades 4-5, Heritage School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-5
- Enrollment: 646 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Heritage School's attendance zone covers the entire Saline, MI school district, encompassing approximately 95.7 square miles. Families within this area can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.5 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Heritage School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Heritage School's student population of 646 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Heritage School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage School is 0.39, 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
#160 out of 3025 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Hornets
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heritage School's ranking?
Heritage School is ranked #160 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Heritage School often compared to?
Heritage Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Uriah H Lawton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Heritage School?
646 students attend Heritage School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Heritage School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Heritage School?
Heritage School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Heritage School offer ?
Heritage School offers enrollment in grades 4-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Heritage School part of?
Heritage School is part of Saline Area Schools.
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