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#2942 of 3,192 schools in MI
Donelson Hills Elementary School
Elementary School · Waterford School District · Waterford, MI
A Waterford School District elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2690 WEWOKA RD, Waterford, MI 48328
- Math 16% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 25% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Donelson Hills Elementary School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* 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
81.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Donelson Hills Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Detroit map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$69,788
Median home value
$210,800
Median rent
$1,041/mo
College educated
27.1%
Homeownership
65.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48328; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakside Prep AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | K–11 | 0.3 mi | 1,362 | Compare → |
| Momentum AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.3 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 212 | Compare → |
| Virtual Learning Academy ConsortiumEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 290 | Compare → |
| Childrens Village SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 1.2 mi | 77 | 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.
Waterford School District
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $18,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Donelson Hills Elementary School is listed in Waterford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Donelson Hills Elementary School
Donelson Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Waterford, MI, part of Waterford School District, serving approximately 350 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,942 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Donelson Hills Elementary School
What grades does Donelson Hills Elementary School serve?
Donelson Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Donelson Hills Elementary School?
Donelson Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Donelson Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Donelson Hills Elementary School is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Donelson Hills Elementary School rank in MI?
Donelson Hills Elementary School ranks #2,942 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Donelson Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Donelson Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Donelson Hills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Donelson Hills Elementary School has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Donelson Hills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Donelson Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Donelson Hills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Donelson Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Donelson Hills Elementary School?
81.7% of students at Donelson Hills 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 350
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.1%
- Phone
- (248) 682-9530
- Area population (ZIP 48328)
- 25,409
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 48328; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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