Excellent
#375 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 12% in state
Heritage School
Elementary School · Saline Area Schools · Saline, MI
A Saline Area Schools elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
290 WOODLAND DR, Saline, MI 48176
- Math 64% vs MI 34% (2022)
- Reading 72% vs MI 44% (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage School score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 65%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 68% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 75% (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 32 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Heritage 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,220/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Saline), 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
$110,987
Median home value
$384,700
Median rent
$1,161/mo
College educated
58.4%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48176; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washtenaw Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Ann Arbor AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | 4–12 | 3.8 mi | 79 | Compare → |
| Progress ParkEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Multicultural AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.5 | PK–10 | 4.6 mi | 278 | Compare → |
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.
Saline Area Schools
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,542NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Heritage School is listed in Saline Area Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage School
Heritage School is a public elementary school in Saline, MI, part of Saline Area Schools, serving approximately 631 students in grades 4th-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #375 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage School
What grades does Heritage School serve?
Heritage School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Heritage School?
Heritage School has an enrollment of approximately 631 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage School?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage School rank in MI?
Heritage School ranks #375 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Heritage School's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 Heritage School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage School has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Heritage School a charter school?
No, Heritage School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Heritage School a Title I school?
No, Heritage School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage School?
15.1% of students at Heritage 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 631
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (734) 401-4101
- Area population (ZIP 48176)
- 23,325
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 44.6
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 48176; 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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