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#2316 of 3,192 schools in MI
Kurtz Elementary School
Elementary School · Huron Valley Schools · Milford, MI
A Huron Valley Schools elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1350 KURTZ DR, Milford, MI 48381
- Math 41% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 46% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kurtz Elementary School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
33.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kurtz 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 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average330/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milford), 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
$103,156
Median home value
$386,800
Median rent
$1,146/mo
College educated
45.2%
Homeownership
81.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48381; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friends Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Johnson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Milford Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.1 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Christ Lutheran Christian Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.3 mi | 9 | 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.
Huron Valley Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $15,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kurtz Elementary School is listed in Huron Valley Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kurtz Elementary School
Kurtz Elementary School is a public elementary school in Milford, MI, part of Huron Valley Schools, serving approximately 405 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #2,316 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kurtz Elementary School
What grades does Kurtz Elementary School serve?
Kurtz Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kurtz Elementary School?
Kurtz Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 405 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kurtz Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Kurtz Elementary School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kurtz Elementary School rank in MI?
Kurtz Elementary School ranks #2,316 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Kurtz Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Kurtz Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Kurtz Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kurtz Elementary School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kurtz Elementary School a charter school?
No, Kurtz Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kurtz Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Kurtz Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kurtz Elementary School?
33.3% of students at Kurtz 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
- 405
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.5%
- Phone
- (248) 684-8025
- Area population (ZIP 48381)
- 13,737
- Area average commute
- 30 min
- Area median age
- 41.4
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 48381; 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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