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#2216 of 3,192 schools in MI

Heritage School

Elementary School · Stockbridge Community Schools · Stockbridge, MI

A Stockbridge Community Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

222 WESTERN ST, Stockbridge, MI 49285

  • Math 35% vs MI 35% (2022)
  • Reading 39% vs MI 42% (2022)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.1Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.68 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.8Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency39.2% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.7 pts
Overall Proficiency37% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)44% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-6.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile41th
Resources & Environment8.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$15,022
Chronic Absenteeism15.8%

Students at Heritage School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency35%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
35%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency39%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
42%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
90%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
93%
ELA
88%
2011
Math
39%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
50%
ELA
78%
2014
Math
31%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
35%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
47%
2017
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
39%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The 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 29Car-Dependent
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,399/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stockbridge), 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

$72,578

Median home value

$208,100

Median rent

$814/mo

College educated

22.8%

Homeownership

82.5%

Poverty rate

5.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 49285; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Stockbridge Community Schools

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$15,022NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
7.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Heritage School is listed in Stockbridge Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Heritage School

Heritage School is a public elementary school in Stockbridge, MI, part of Stockbridge Community Schools, serving approximately 330 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,216 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% 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 3rd through 6th.

How many students attend Heritage School?

Heritage School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage School?

The student-teacher ratio at Heritage School is 15.7:1. 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 #2,216 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Heritage School's MySchoolScout rating?

Heritage 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 Heritage School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% 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?

49.4% 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
3rd – 6th
Enrollment
330
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Ingham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
15.8%
Area population (ZIP 49285)
6,120
Area average commute
34.5 min
Area median age
50
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 49285; 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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