Excellent
#316 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 10% in state
Novi Woods Elementary School
Elementary School · Novi Community School District · Novi, MI
A Novi Community School District elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25195 TAFT RD, Novi, MI 48374
- Math 77% vs MI 40% (2022)
- Reading 74% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Novi Woods Elementary School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 22 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 76% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 80% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Novi 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat 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
$185,203
Median home value
$551,500
Median rent
$2,849/mo
College educated
69%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48374; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 0.4 mi | 481 | Compare → |
| Thornton Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 509 | Compare → |
| Deerfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 1.9 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Orchard Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | K–4 | 2.0 mi | 425 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Novi Community School District
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,191NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Novi Woods Elementary School is listed in Novi Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Novi Woods Elementary School
Novi Woods Elementary School is a public elementary school in Novi, MI, part of Novi Community School District, serving approximately 518 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #316 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Novi Woods Elementary School
What grades does Novi Woods Elementary School serve?
Novi Woods Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Novi Woods Elementary School?
Novi Woods Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Novi Woods Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Novi Woods Elementary School is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Novi Woods Elementary School rank in MI?
Novi Woods Elementary School ranks #316 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Novi Woods Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Novi Woods 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 Novi Woods Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Novi Woods Elementary School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Novi Woods Elementary School a charter school?
No, Novi Woods Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Novi Woods Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Novi Woods Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Novi Woods Elementary School?
5.8% of students at Novi 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 518
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (248) 449-1230
- Area population (ZIP 48374)
- 17,828
- Area average commute
- 29.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 48374; 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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