Havel Elementary School

41855 Schoenherr Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 586 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Havel Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30% in MI
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Havel Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Havel Elementary School's student population of 586 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
586 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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School Rankings

Havel Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Havel Elementary School is 0.37, 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)
#686 out of 3069 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Havel Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Havel 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 2021-22 school year data.
56%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Havel 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 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Havel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
4%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Havel Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
9%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Havel Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
64%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Havel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Havel Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Havel Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Havel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Havel Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Havel Elementary School's ranking?
Havel Elementary School is ranked #686 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Havel Elementary School often compared to?
Havel Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Graebner Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Havel Elementary School?
586 students attend Havel Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Havel Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Havel Elementary School?
Havel Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Havel Elementary School offer ?
Havel Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Havel Elementary School part of?
Havel Elementary School is part of Utica Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 586 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 48% (Top 30%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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