Very Good
#494 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
Hickory Woods Elementary School
Elementary School · Walled Lake Consolidated Schools · Novi, MI
A Walled Lake Consolidated Schools elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
30655 NOVI RD, Novi, MI 48377
- Math 59% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 65% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hickory Woods Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 62% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (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
29.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hickory Woods 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated755/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Novi), 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
$83,368
Median home value
$332,000
Median rent
$1,439/mo
College educated
52%
Homeownership
50.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48377; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakland Montessori AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Meadowbrook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 569 | Compare → |
| Novi Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 339 | Compare → |
| St William SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 134 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Walled Lake Consolidated Schools
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #7 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hickory Woods Elementary School is listed in Walled Lake Consolidated Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hickory Woods Elementary School
Hickory Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Novi, MI, part of Walled Lake Consolidated Schools, serving approximately 528 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #494 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hickory Woods Elementary School
What grades does Hickory Woods Elementary School serve?
Hickory Woods Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Hickory Woods Elementary School?
Hickory Woods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 528 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Woods Elementary School is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hickory Woods Elementary School rank in MI?
Hickory Woods Elementary School ranks #494 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hickory Woods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hickory Woods Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Hickory Woods Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hickory Woods Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hickory Woods Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hickory Woods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hickory Woods Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hickory Woods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hickory Woods Elementary School?
29.4% of students at Hickory Woods 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
- 528
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (248) 956-2600
- Area population (ZIP 48377)
- 19,775
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 48377; 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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