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#1964 of 3,192 schools in MI
Barber Elementary School
Elementary School · Highland Park Public School Academy System · Highland Park, MI
A Highland Park Public School Academy System charter elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
45 EAST BUENA VISTA ST, Highland Park, MI 48203
- Math 10% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 13% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 88:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barber Elementary School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 11 points across the 11-year record (2012–2022) and has held near 12% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 9% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Barber Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,440/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Highland Park), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$35,108
Median home value
$76,100
Median rent
$799/mo
College educated
19.3%
Homeownership
48.8%
Poverty rate
37.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Washington Carver Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | PK–4 | 0.7 mi | 210 | Compare → |
| University Preparatory Art Design ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| New Paradigm Glazer AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| Davison Elementarymiddle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 790 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Highland Park Public School Academy System
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,621NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Barber Elementary School is listed in Highland Park Public School Academy System; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barber Elementary School
Barber Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highland Park, MI, part of Highland Park Public School Academy System, serving approximately 352 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 88:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,964 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barber Elementary School
What grades does Barber Elementary School serve?
Barber Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Barber Elementary School?
Barber Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barber Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Barber Elementary School is 88:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barber Elementary School rank in MI?
Barber Elementary School ranks #1,964 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Barber Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Barber Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Barber Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barber Elementary School has 9% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Barber Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Barber Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Barber Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Barber Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barber Elementary School?
93.5% of students at Barber Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 88:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.3%
- Phone
- (313) 957-3005
- Area population (ZIP 48203)
- 20,472
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 48203; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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