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#2768 of 3,192 schools in MI

Harmon Elementary School

Elementary School · Lakeview Public Schools (macomb) · Saint Clair Shores, MI

A Lakeview Public Schools (macomb) elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

24800 HARMON ST, Saint Clair Shores, MI 48080

  • Math 28% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 35% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27.8% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency34.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-14 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.4 pts
Overall Proficiency31% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)39% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-7.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile33th
Resources & Environment5.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$13,720
Chronic Absenteeism29.3%

Students at Harmon Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency28%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 31% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
82%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
82%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
42%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
36%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
32%
ELA
32%
2018
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
28%
ELA
35%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

57%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Harmon 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low122/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

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

$69,884

Median home value

$188,800

Median rent

$1,070/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

79.8%

Poverty rate

9.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48080; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Maple Park Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK0.2 mi4Compare →
Princeton Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–50.4 mi643Compare →
St Isaac Jogues Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–80.5 mi197Compare →
Reach Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.0K–80.8 mi579Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Lakeview Public Schools (macomb)

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#7 of 7
District spending per student
$13,720NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harmon Elementary School is listed in Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harmon Elementary School

Harmon Elementary School is a public elementary school in Saint Clair Shores, MI, part of Lakeview Public Schools (macomb), serving approximately 314 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,768 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harmon Elementary School

What grades does Harmon Elementary School serve?

Harmon Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Harmon Elementary School?

Harmon Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmon Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harmon Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harmon Elementary School rank in MI?

Harmon Elementary School ranks #2,768 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Harmon Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harmon Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Harmon Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmon Elementary School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Harmon Elementary School a charter school?

No, Harmon Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Harmon Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Harmon Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmon Elementary School?

57.0% of students at Harmon 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
314
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Macomb County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.3%
Area population (ZIP 48080)
21,799
Area average commute
26.8 min
Area median age
44.1
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 48080; 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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