Serving 432 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Indian Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (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 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 432 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Indian Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Indian Hills Elementary School's student population of 432 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
432 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Indian Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Indian Hills Elementary School is 0.29, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#494 out of 3069 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Indian Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Indian Hills Elementary School is ranked #494 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Indian Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Indian Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hevel Elementary School, Amanda Moore Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% 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 Indian Hills Elementary School?
432 students attend Indian Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Indian Hills Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Indian Hills Elementary School?
Indian Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Indian Hills Elementary School offer ?
Indian Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Indian Hills Elementary School part of?
Indian Hills Elementary School is part of Romeo Community Schools School District.
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