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#2064 of 3,192 schools in MI
Three Fires Elementary
Elementary School · Howell Public Schools · Howell, MI
A Howell Public Schools elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4125 Crooked Lake Road, Howell, MI 48843
- Math 42% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 42% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Three Fires Elementary score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 42% 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 58% (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
39.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Three Fires Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$91,620
Median home value
$323,100
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
37.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48843; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hornung Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 3.4 mi | 561 | Compare → |
| Livingston Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 272 | Compare → |
| Shepherd of the Lakes Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.8private | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 192 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–8 | 4.1 mi | 46 | 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
- #8 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
Three Fires Elementary is listed in Howell Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Three Fires Elementary
Three Fires Elementary is a public elementary school in Howell, MI, part of Howell Public Schools, serving approximately 704 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,064 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Three Fires Elementary
What grades does Three Fires Elementary serve?
Three Fires Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Three Fires Elementary?
Three Fires Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 704 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Fires Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Fires Elementary is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Three Fires Elementary rank in MI?
Three Fires Elementary ranks #2,064 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Three Fires Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Three Fires Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Three Fires Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Three Fires Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Three Fires Elementary a charter school?
No, Three Fires Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Three Fires Elementary a Title I school?
No, Three Fires Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Three Fires Elementary?
39.3% of students at Three Fires 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 704
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Livingston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (517) 548-6387
- Area population (ZIP 48843)
- 46,902
- Area average commute
- 28.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.9
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 48843; 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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