Excellent
#198 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 6% in state
Hevel Elementary
Elementary School · Romeo Community Schools · Washington, MI
A Romeo Community Schools elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12700 29 MILE RD, Washington, MI 48094
- Math 59% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 64% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hevel Elementary score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 28 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 61% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (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
37.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hevel Elementary 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$96,781
Median home value
$399,100
Median rent
$1,339/mo
College educated
35.5%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
7.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48094; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 434 | Compare → |
| Cross of Glory Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Richard J Duncan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–6 | 3.1 mi | 710 | 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.
Romeo Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #1 of 7
- District spending per student
- $14,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hevel Elementary is listed in Romeo Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hevel Elementary
Hevel Elementary is a public elementary school in Washington, MI, part of Romeo Community Schools, serving approximately 428 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #198 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hevel Elementary
What grades does Hevel Elementary serve?
Hevel Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hevel Elementary?
Hevel Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hevel Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hevel Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hevel Elementary rank in MI?
Hevel Elementary ranks #198 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hevel Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hevel Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Hevel Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hevel Elementary has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hevel Elementary a charter school?
No, Hevel Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hevel Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hevel Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hevel Elementary?
37.4% of students at Hevel Elementary 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
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.5%
- Phone
- (586) 752-5951
- Area population (ZIP 48094)
- 20,638
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.6
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 48094; 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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