Hornung Elementary School
Tel:
(810) 299-4450
Hornung Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Hornung Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Hornung Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Hornung Elementary School's student population of 564 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type | Magnet School |
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
Total Students | 564 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Hornung Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Hornung Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #344 out of 3119 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 57% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 2% | 3% |
Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
Black | 1% | 18% |
White | 94% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Brighton Area Schools School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Hornung Elementary School is Brighton High School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Charyl Stockwell Academy High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Maltby Intermediate School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Brighton Maltby Intermediate School Grades: 5-6 | 846 students
0.0 miles
4740 Bauer Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3600 0.0 5-6 846 - Brighton Brighton High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,109 students
0.8 miles
7878 Brighton Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4100 0.8 9-12 2,109 - Brighton Charyl Stockwell Academy High School Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 542 students
1.0 miles
1032 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 225-9940 1.0 6-12 542 - Brighton Flextech High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 271 students
1.5 miles
7707 Conference Center Road
Brighton, MI 48114
(810) 844-3366 1.5 9-12 271 - Brighton Bridge Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12 | 110 students
1.9 miles
125 South Church St
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-4046 1.9 7-12 110
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