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#1510 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 47% in state

Harveyswanson Elementary School

Elementary School · Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee · Ortonville, MI

A Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.

209 VARSITY DR, Ortonville, MI 48462

  • Math 39% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 52% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.0Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.3 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency38.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency52.1% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-3.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10.2 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment8.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.3:1
District spending per student$14,824
Chronic Absenteeism29.8%

Students at Harveyswanson Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency52%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 50 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
32%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
57%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
48%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
43%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (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

50%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Harveyswanson 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low7/100K

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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

$103,739

Median home value

$318,100

Median rent

$940/mo

College educated

36.5%

Homeownership

95.1%

Poverty rate

4.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48462; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Oakwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.9PK–52.7 mi412Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 4
District spending per student
$14,824NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harveyswanson Elementary School is listed in Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harveyswanson Elementary School

Harveyswanson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Ortonville, MI, part of Brandon School District in the Counties of Oakland and Lapee, serving approximately 530 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,510 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Harveyswanson Elementary School

What grades does Harveyswanson Elementary School serve?

Harveyswanson Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Harveyswanson Elementary School?

Harveyswanson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 530 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Harveyswanson Elementary School is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Harveyswanson Elementary School rank in MI?

Harveyswanson Elementary School ranks #1,510 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Harveyswanson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harveyswanson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Harveyswanson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Harveyswanson Elementary School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Harveyswanson Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Harveyswanson Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

50.0% of students at Harveyswanson 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 – 5th
Enrollment
530
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Oakland County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
29.8%
Area population (ZIP 48462)
13,010
Area average commute
33.2 min
Area median age
47.5
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 48462; 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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