Southeast Elementary School (Closed 2018)

861 East Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southeast Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
354 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(16-17)
65-69%
39%
(16-17)
55-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
93%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
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?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MI state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Southeast Elementary School?
354 students attend Southeast Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Southeast Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southeast Elementary School?
Southeast Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southeast Elementary School offer ?
Southeast Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Southeast Elementary School part of?
Southeast Elementary School is part of Howell Public Schools.

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