Very Good
#485 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 15% in state
University Hills Elem School
Elementary School · Rochester Community School District · Rochester Hills, MI
A Rochester Community School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
600 CROYDON RD, Rochester Hills, MI 48309
- Math 67% vs MI 37% (2022)
- Reading 72% vs MI 43% (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Hills Elem School score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 70% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (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 34 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
10.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Hills Elem 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average625/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester Hills), 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
$117,788
Median home value
$394,700
Median rent
$1,625/mo
College educated
63%
Homeownership
81.4%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48309; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcgregor Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 451 | Compare → |
| Meadow Brook Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 402 | Compare → |
| Long Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 544 | Compare → |
| Brookfield Academy - Rochester HillsPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–4 | 1.5 mi | 57 | 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.
Rochester Community School District
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #7 of 22
- District spending per student
- $14,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
University Hills Elem School is listed in Rochester Community School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Hills Elem School
University Hills Elem School is a public elementary school in Rochester Hills, MI, part of Rochester Community School District, serving approximately 403 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Hills Elem School
What grades does University Hills Elem School serve?
University Hills Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend University Hills Elem School?
University Hills Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 403 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Hills Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at University Hills Elem School 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 University Hills Elem School rank in MI?
University Hills Elem School ranks #485 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is University Hills Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
University Hills Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 University Hills Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Hills Elem School has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is University Hills Elem School a charter school?
No, University Hills Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Hills Elem School a Title I school?
No, University Hills Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Hills Elem School?
10.9% of students at University Hills Elem 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 403
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Oakland County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.8%
- Phone
- (248) 726-4400
- Area population (ZIP 48309)
- 30,254
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 48309; 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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