Hutchins Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 49% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)51%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)49%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
1%
9%
Black
99%
18%
White
n/a
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Detroit Public Schools Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Hutchins Elementary School?
410 students attend Hutchins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Hutchins Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hutchins Elementary School?
Hutchins Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hutchins Elementary School offer ?
Hutchins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Hutchins Elementary School part of?
Hutchins Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.
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