Highland Elementary School vs. Spring Mills Elementary School
Should you attend Highland Elementary School or Spring Mills Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 292 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
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).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
292 students
424 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1703 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#947 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
84
Grade 1 Students
51
76
Grade 2 Students
54
53
Grade 3 Students
49
77
Grade 4 Students
45
63
Grade 5 Students
42
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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n/a
% Asian
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n/a
% Hispanic
8%
4%
% Black
4%
1%
% White
85%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%