Serving 424 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Spring Mills 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 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 424 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Mills Elementary School serves the northern part of Highland, MI, covering an area of approximately 8.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the attendance zone is around 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Mills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Spring Mills Elementary School's student population of 424 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
424 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings
Spring Mills 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 Spring Mills Elementary School is 0.15, 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
#947 out of 3025 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
35%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
1%
18%
White
92%
63%
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.5%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Mills Elementary School is ranked #947 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Spring Mills Elementary School often compared to?
Spring Mills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Highland Elementary School, Oxbow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Spring Mills Elementary School?
424 students attend Spring Mills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Spring Mills Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Mills Elementary School?
Spring Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Spring Mills Elementary School offer ?
Spring Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Spring Mills Elementary School part of?
Spring Mills Elementary School is part of Huron Valley Schools.
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