Excellent
#325 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
Indian Hills Elementary School
Elementary School · Romeo Community Schools · Washington, MI
A Romeo Community Schools elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8401 29 MILE RD, Washington, MI 48095
- Math 57% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 57% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Indian Hills Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 32 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (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
22.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Indian Hills 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low122/100K
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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
$121,713
Median home value
$393,200
Median rent
$796/mo
College educated
36.2%
Homeownership
96.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48095; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross of Glory Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 51 | Compare → |
| Hevel ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Washington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 2.4 mi | 405 | Compare → |
| Amanda Moore Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–5 | 3.5 mi | 442 | 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.
Romeo Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Indian Hills Elementary School is listed in Romeo Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Indian Hills Elementary School
Indian Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Washington, MI, part of Romeo Community Schools, serving approximately 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #325 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Indian Hills Elementary School
What grades does Indian Hills Elementary School serve?
Indian Hills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Indian Hills Elementary School?
Indian Hills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Indian Hills Elementary School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Indian Hills Elementary School rank in MI?
Indian Hills Elementary School ranks #325 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Indian Hills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Indian Hills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Indian Hills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Indian Hills Elementary School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Indian Hills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Indian Hills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Indian Hills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Indian Hills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Indian Hills Elementary School?
22.4% of students at Indian Hills 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
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Macomb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (586) 752-0290
- Area population (ZIP 48095)
- 5,682
- Area average commute
- 27.4 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 48095; 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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