Serving 400 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Kurtz Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 400 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Kurtz Elementary School serves the southern part of the Milford, MI school district, covering an area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest residents located about 4.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Kurtz Elementary School's student population of 400 students has grown by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
400 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Inspiring and Building Futures, One Student at a Time
School Rankings
Kurtz Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Kurtz Elementary School is 0.25, 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
#1158 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
18%
Showing 2009–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
86%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.8%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kurtz Elementary School's ranking?
Kurtz Elementary School is ranked #1158 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Kurtz Elementary School often compared to?
Kurtz Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Johnson Elementary School, Country Oaks Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Kurtz Elementary School?
400 students attend Kurtz Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Kurtz Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kurtz Elementary School?
Kurtz Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Kurtz Elementary School offer ?
Kurtz Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kurtz Elementary School part of?
Kurtz Elementary School is part of Huron Valley Schools.
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