Herrick Park Elementary School (Closed 2018)

600 Herrick Park Dr
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 240 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Herrick Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
240 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(16-17)
50-54%
39%
(16-17)
60-64%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
84%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.29
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Herrick Park Elementary School?
240 students attend Herrick Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Herrick Park Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Herrick Park Elementary School?
Herrick Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Herrick Park Elementary School offer ?
Herrick Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Herrick Park Elementary School part of?
Herrick Park Elementary School is part of Tecumseh Public Schools.

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