Excellent
#290 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 9% in state
Harlan Elementary School
Elementary School · Birmingham Public Schools · Bloomfield Hills, MI
A Birmingham Public Schools elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3595 NORTH ADAMS RD, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
- Math 58% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 71% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harlan Elementary School score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 65% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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
7.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harlan 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated712/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Bloomfield Hills), 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
$140,700
Median home value
$481,500
Median rent
$1,492/mo
College educated
74.5%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48304; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schroeder Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Academy of the Sacred HeartPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 284 | Compare → |
| Pembroke Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Bemis Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 453 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Birmingham Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $21,056NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harlan Elementary School is listed in Birmingham Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlan Elementary School
Harlan Elementary School is a public elementary school in Bloomfield Hills, MI, part of Birmingham Public Schools, serving approximately 384 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #290 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlan Elementary School
What grades does Harlan Elementary School serve?
Harlan Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan Elementary School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlan Elementary School rank in MI?
Harlan Elementary School ranks #290 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Harlan Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlan Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Harlan Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlan Elementary School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harlan Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harlan Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harlan Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harlan Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harlan Elementary School?
7.6% of students at Harlan 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
- 384
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.5%
- Phone
- (248) 203-3268
- Area population (ZIP 48304)
- 17,436
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 50
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 48304; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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