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#2391 of 3,192 schools in MI
Spring Mills Elementary School
Elementary School · Huron Valley Schools · Highland, MI
A Huron Valley Schools elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3150 HARVEY LAKE RD, Highland, MI 48356
- Math 38% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 53% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Spring Mills Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 47 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
35.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Spring Mills Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low7/100K
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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
$103,708
Median home value
$314,500
Median rent
$838/mo
College educated
38.2%
Homeownership
91.5%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48356; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apollo CenterEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Highland Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–5 | 2.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Rose Pioneer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 2.4 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Heritage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 3.7 mi | 458 | 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.
Huron Valley Schools
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #12 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
Spring Mills Elementary School is listed in Huron Valley Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Spring Mills Elementary School
Spring Mills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Highland, MI, part of Huron Valley Schools, serving approximately 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #2,391 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Spring Mills Elementary School
What grades does Spring Mills Elementary School serve?
Spring Mills Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Spring Mills Elementary School?
Spring Mills Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spring Mills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Spring Mills Elementary School is 18.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Spring Mills Elementary School rank in MI?
Spring Mills Elementary School ranks #2,391 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Spring Mills Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Spring Mills Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Spring Mills Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Spring Mills Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Spring Mills Elementary School a charter school?
No, Spring Mills Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Spring Mills Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Spring Mills Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Spring Mills Elementary School?
35.3% of students at Spring Mills 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
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (248) 684-8130
- Area population (ZIP 48356)
- 8,017
- Area average commute
- 33.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.8
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 48356; 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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