Homestead Hills Elementary School

7048 Severance St
Benzonia, MI 49616
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 208 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homestead Hills 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Homestead Hills Elementary School's student population of 208 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
208 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Homestead Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homestead Hills Elementary School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2336 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Homestead Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Homestead Hills 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.
25-29%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Homestead Hills 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.
30-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Homestead Hills 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
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Homestead Hills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Homestead Hills Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Homestead Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Homestead Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Homestead Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
86%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Homestead Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Homestead Hills 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 Homestead Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.25
This chart displays the diversity score of Homestead Hills 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
62%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Homestead Hills 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
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Homestead Hills 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 Homestead Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Homestead Hills Elementary School is ranked #2336 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Homestead Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Homestead Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betsie Valley School, Frankfort Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Homestead Hills Elementary School?
208 students attend Homestead Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Homestead Hills Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homestead Hills Elementary School?
Homestead Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homestead Hills Elementary School offer ?
Homestead Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Homestead Hills Elementary School part of?
Homestead Hills Elementary School is part of Benzie County Central Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 208 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 14%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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