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 286 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 34%). 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 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 405 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
286 students
405 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1726 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1106 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
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
62
73
Grade 1 Students
40
67
Grade 2 Students
37
57
Grade 3 Students
36
68
Grade 4 Students
62
68
Grade 5 Students
49
72
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
3%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
91%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
