University Hills Elementary School
University Hills Elementary School serves 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
University Hills Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
University Hills Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
University Hills Elementary School's student population of 472 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 472 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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School Comparison
University Hills Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of University Hills Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #22 out of 3119 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 81% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 15% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 73% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 7% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Rochester Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to University Hills Elementary School is Rochester High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is West Middle School (0.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Rochester West Middle School Math: 64% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 853 students10
0.6 miles
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000 0.6 6-8 853 - Rochester Mcgregor Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 468 students10
0.9 miles
1101 1st St
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4000 0.9 K-5 468 - Rochester Meadow Brook Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 428 students10
0.9 miles
2350 Munster Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-4100 0.9 PK-5 428 - Rochester Rochester High School Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤1%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,665 student10
0.9 miles
180 South Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400 0.9 9-12 1,665 - Rochester Long Meadow Elementary School Math: 79% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 591 students10
1.3 miles
450 Allston Dr
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-3900 1.3 PK-5 591
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