Very Good
#486 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
Hugger Elementary School
Elementary School · Rochester Community School District · Rochester, MI
A Rochester Community School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5050 SHELDON RD, Rochester, MI 48306
- Math 70% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 74% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hugger Elementary School score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 24 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 77% (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
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hugger 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average401/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), 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
$165,545
Median home value
$522,200
Median rent
$1,645/mo
College educated
72%
Homeownership
93.5%
Poverty rate
2.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48306; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Arbor Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 18 | Compare → |
| The Montessori School RochesterPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–7 | 1.8 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Baldwin Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 534 | Compare → |
| North Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 511 | 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.
Rochester Community School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #8 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hugger Elementary School is listed in Rochester Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hugger Elementary School
Hugger Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester, MI, part of Rochester Community School District, serving approximately 511 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hugger Elementary School
What grades does Hugger Elementary School serve?
Hugger Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hugger Elementary School?
Hugger Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 511 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hugger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hugger Elementary School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hugger Elementary School rank in MI?
Hugger Elementary School ranks #486 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Hugger Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hugger 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 Hugger Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hugger Elementary School has 75% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 77% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hugger Elementary School a charter school?
No, Hugger Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hugger Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Hugger Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hugger Elementary School?
8.6% of students at Hugger 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 511
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.5%
- Phone
- (248) 726-3800
- Area population (ZIP 48306)
- 27,831
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
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 48306; 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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