Very Good
#741 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 23% in state
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
Elementary School · South Lyon Community Schools · South Lyon, MI
A South Lyon Community Schools elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
24650 COLLINGWOOD DR, South Lyon, MI 48178
- Math 64% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 69% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sharon J Hardy Elementary School score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 66% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
11.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Sharon J Hardy 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (South Lyon), 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
$130,781
Median home value
$392,300
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
52.6%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48178; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William a Pearson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 553 | Compare → |
| Deerfield Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–4 | 2.8 mi | 468 | Compare → |
| Ann L Dolsen Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Sayre Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 3.3 mi | 475 | 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.
South Lyon Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,746NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is listed in South Lyon Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is a public elementary school in South Lyon, MI, part of South Lyon Community Schools, serving approximately 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #741 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sharon J Hardy Elementary School
What grades does Sharon J Hardy Elementary School serve?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 580 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sharon J Hardy 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 Sharon J Hardy Elementary School rank in MI?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School ranks #741 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Sharon J Hardy Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sharon J Hardy Elementary School has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sharon J Hardy Elementary School a charter school?
No, Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sharon J Hardy Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
11.2% of students at Sharon J Hardy 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
- 580
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (248) 573-8650
- Area population (ZIP 48178)
- 37,303
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 48178; 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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