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#1990 of 3,192 schools in MI
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
Elementary School · Howell Public Schools · Howell, MI
A Howell Public Schools elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3503 BIGELOW RD, Howell, MI 48855
- Math 47% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 47% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 47% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (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
20.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated751/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Howell), 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
$104,552
Median home value
$317,200
Median rent
$1,485/mo
College educated
35%
Homeownership
88.8%
Poverty rate
3.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48855; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 2.9 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Voyager Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 521 | Compare → |
| Challenger Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 3.4 mi | 459 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Howell Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,228NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is listed in Howell Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is a public elementary school in Howell, MI, part of Howell Public Schools, serving approximately 439 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,990 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary
What grades does Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary serve?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 439 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary rank in MI?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary ranks #1,990 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary a charter school?
No, Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary a Title I school?
No, Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary?
20.5% of students at Ruahmah J Hutchings Elementary 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
- 439
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.4%
- Phone
- (517) 234-6074
- Area population (ZIP 48855)
- 16,625
- Area average commute
- 34.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
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 48855; 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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