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Herrington School vs. Haviland Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Herrington School
541 Bay St
Pontiac, MI 48342
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Haviland Elementary School
5305 Cass Elizabeth Rd
Waterford, MI 48327
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Herrington 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 351 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Haviland 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-5
Total Students
382 students
351 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Herrington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Haviland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Herrington School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Haviland Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Herrington School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Haviland Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Herrington School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Pontiac City School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Haviland Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Waterford School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#2764 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1979 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Herrington 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 Haviland Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herrington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac City School District 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 Haviland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
6-9%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herrington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac City School District 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 Haviland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≤10%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Herrington School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Pontiac City School District 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 Haviland Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Waterford School District 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 Herrington School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Haviland Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
73
101
Grade 1 Students
80
52
Grade 2 Students
76
47
Grade 3 Students
49
49
Grade 4 Students
53
57
Grade 5 Students
51
45

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Haviland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Haviland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Haviland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
77%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Haviland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
4%
58%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Haviland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Herrington School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Pontiac City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Haviland Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Waterford School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.39
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Herrington School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Haviland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Waterford School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Herrington School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Haviland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Waterford School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Herrington School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Pontiac City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Haviland Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Waterford School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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