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#125 of 3,192 schools in MI

Top 4% in state

Hoover Elementary School

Elementary School · Livonia Public Schools School District · Livonia, MI

A Livonia Public Schools School District elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

15900 LEVAN RD, Livonia, MI 48154

  • Math 69% vs MI 40% (2022)
  • Reading 69% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.2Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency69.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency69.3% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg+27.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27.4 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+6.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile87th
Resources & Environment8.9Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17:1
District spending per student$16,860
Chronic Absenteeism11.8%

Students at Hoover Elementary School score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
40%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency69%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 26 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 69% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
98%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
100%
ELA
95%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
84%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
77%
ELA
72%
2018
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2019
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2020*
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2021*
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 74% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 74% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

17.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hoover 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 47Car-Dependent
  • Bike 52Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,497/100K

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

$103,763

Median home value

$285,800

Median rent

$1,197/mo

College educated

43.7%

Homeownership

91.2%

Poverty rate

3.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48154; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Edith Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition5.0privatePK–80.9 mi186Compare →
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.8K–61.0 mi240Compare →
Montessori Center of Our LadyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.3 mi14Compare →
Randolph Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.1K–41.5 mi509Compare →

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.

Livonia Public Schools School District

Schools in district
26
Rank in district
#5 of 24
District spending per student
$16,860NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hoover Elementary School is listed in Livonia Public Schools School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hoover Elementary School

Hoover Elementary School is a public elementary school in Livonia, MI, part of Livonia Public Schools School District, serving approximately 492 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #125 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hoover Elementary School

What grades does Hoover Elementary School serve?

Hoover Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.

How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?

Hoover Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hoover Elementary School is 17:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hoover Elementary School rank in MI?

Hoover Elementary School ranks #125 of 3,192 schools in MI.

What is Hoover Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hoover Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Hoover Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hoover Elementary School has 74% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 74% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hoover Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Hoover Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

17.9% of students at Hoover 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 – 4th
Enrollment
492
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Wayne County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.8%
Area population (ZIP 48154)
36,915
Area average commute
23.4 min
Area median age
46.2
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 48154; 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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