Spring Mills Elementary School

3150 Harvey Lake Rd
Highland, MI 48356
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 377 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50% in MI
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

School Overview

Spring Mills Elementary School's student population of 377 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
377 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Spring Mills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,925 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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#1395 out of 2925 schools
(Top 50%)
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30-34%
36%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Spring Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
45-49%
48%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Spring Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
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Black
2%
18%
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White
92%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MI.
0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Spring Mills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Spring Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Spring Mills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spring Mills Elementary School's ranking?
Spring Mills Elementary School is ranked #1395 out of 2,925 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 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Spring Mills Elementary School?
377 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, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Mills Elementary School?
Spring Mills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Spring Mills Elementary School offer ?
Spring Mills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Spring Mills Elementary School part of?
Spring Mills Elementary School is part of Huron Valley Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 377 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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