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#2154 of 3,192 schools in MI
Harbor Beach Elementary School
Elementary School · Harbor Beach Community Schools · Harbor Beach, MI
A Harbor Beach Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
402 SOUTH 5TH ST, Harbor Beach, MI 48441
- Math 36% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harbor Beach Elementary School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 57 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 41% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
58%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Harbor Beach 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average638/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Harbor Beach), 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
$49,877
Median home value
$148,200
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
82.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48441; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Our Lady of Lake Huron SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2 | PK–8 | 0.1 mi | 81 | Compare → |
| Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5 | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 70 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Harbor Beach Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $14,941NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harbor Beach Elementary School is listed in Harbor Beach Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harbor Beach Elementary School
Harbor Beach Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harbor Beach, MI, part of Harbor Beach Community Schools, serving approximately 174 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,154 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harbor Beach Elementary School
What grades does Harbor Beach Elementary School serve?
Harbor Beach Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Harbor Beach Elementary School?
Harbor Beach Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 174 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harbor Beach Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harbor Beach Elementary School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harbor Beach Elementary School rank in MI?
Harbor Beach Elementary School ranks #2,154 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Harbor Beach Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harbor Beach Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Harbor Beach Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harbor Beach Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harbor Beach Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harbor Beach Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harbor Beach Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harbor Beach Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harbor Beach Elementary School?
58.0% of students at Harbor Beach 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
- 174
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Huron County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.9%
- Phone
- (989) 479-3261
- Area population (ZIP 48441)
- 3,867
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 48441; 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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