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Hoover Elementary School vs. Garfield Elementary School

Should you attend Hoover Elementary School or Garfield Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hoover Elementary School
15900 Levan Rd
Livonia, MI 48154
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Garfield Elementary School
340 Superior Blvd
Wyandotte, MI 48192
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 492 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Hoover Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to 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 37% (majority Black).
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
492 students
439 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hoover Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Garfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hoover Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Garfield Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hoover Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Garfield Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Livonia Public Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Garfield Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#130 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
#2061 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hoover Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Garfield Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MI)
26%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Livonia Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
33%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hoover Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Livonia Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
n/a
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Garfield Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hoover Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Garfield Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
83
65
Grade 1 Students
99
71
Grade 2 Students
95
74
Grade 3 Students
128
81
Grade 4 Students
87
71
Grade 5 Students
-
77

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Livonia Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Livonia Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Livonia Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
86%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Livonia Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hoover Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Livonia Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Garfield Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.26
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hoover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Livonia Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
68%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hoover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Livonia Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hoover Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Livonia Public Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Garfield Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Wyandotte School District Of The City Of and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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