Hunter Elementary School

Summary:

Hunter Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Brownstown Township, Michigan, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 393. The school is part of the Gibraltar School District, which is ranked 255 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Hunter Elementary has a higher percentage of White students compared to surrounding schools, it has shown mixed academic performance, with 3rd and 4th-grade proficiency rates generally higher than the district and state, but 5th-grade proficiency, particularly in Math, lagging behind. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.4% to 21.2% in recent years, and a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 27.97% to 43.26%.

When compared to other elementary schools in the area, such as Chapman Elementary and Wegienka Elementary, Hunter Elementary generally performs at or below the district averages in academic proficiency. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the years, suggesting it is struggling to keep pace with other elementary schools in Michigan. To address these challenges, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, review resource allocation, and explore strategies to improve student engagement and attendance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 21320 Roche Rd
       Brownstown Township, MI  48183-4888


(734) 379-6390

District: Gibraltar School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
674th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,178 Help


Students who attend Hunter Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Shumate Middle School
High:    Oscar A Carlson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  417

Racial breakdown:

White:
79.1%
Hispanic:
9.8%
African American:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hunter Elementary School ranks better than 54.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Gibraltar School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (79.1%), Hispanic (9.8%), African American (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hunter Elementary School is 14.6, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Gibraltar School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hunter Elementary School is $15,178, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Gibraltar School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hunter Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hunter Elementary School 674th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hunter Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gibraltar School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Gibraltar School District 255th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hunter Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hunter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 66.51 542nd 1545 64.9%
2007 60.03 744th 1565 52.5%
2008 65.89 614th 1577 61.1%
2009 69.96 512th 1589 67.8%
2010 67.03 628th 1552 59.5%
2011 69.07 498th 1552 67.9%
2012 58.41 663rd 1566 57.7%
2013 66.73 503rd 1563 67.8%
2014 80.04 245th 1533 84.0%
2015 63.99 548th 1580 65.3%
2016 63.51 535th 1548 65.4%
2017 53.64 622nd 1466 57.6%
2018 53.50 727th 1448 49.8%
2019 57.32 562nd 1408 60.1%
2021 31.61 796th 1153 31.0%
2022 26.96 975th 1344 27.5%
2023 29.78 992nd 1470 32.5%
2024 52.46 674th 1486 54.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hunter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.18 98th 403 75.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hunter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.05 767th 1397 45.1%
2019 51.34 515th 1134 54.6%
2022 53.39 465th 1099 57.7%
2023 42.15 768th 1350 43.1%
2024 59.56 478th 1381 65.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hunter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.11 944th 1443 34.6%
2019 46.97 621st 1171 47.0%
2021 26.11 702nd 902 22.2%
2022 24.45 881st 1106 20.3%
2023 32.47 878th 1321 33.5%
2024 58.17 497th 1342 63.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Hunter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.81 503rd 1446 65.2%
2019 54.88 511th 1196 57.3%
2021 39.63 541st 915 40.9%
2022 30.98 791st 1139 30.6%
2023 23.03 1020th 1334 23.5%
2024 44.96 707th 1347 47.5%
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Rank History for White students at Hunter Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.10 709th 1253 43.4%
2019 51.61 537th 1128 52.4%
2021 25.49 791st 1005 21.3%
2022 17.19 957th 1102 13.2%
2023 22.91 964th 1198 19.5%
2024 46.85 625th 1204 48.1%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Hunter Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hunter Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 547 4 15 0 0 n/a n/a 0 566
1989 526 3 20 4 0 n/a n/a 0 553
1990 490 6 13 2 0 n/a n/a 0 511
1991 500 5 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1992 414 8 15 3 4 n/a n/a 0 444
1993 513 6 11 9 61 n/a n/a 0 600
1994 481 11 9 10 53 n/a n/a 0 564
1995 403 12 11 16 30 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 403 12 11 16 30 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 419 15 6 14 19 n/a n/a -7 466
1998 441 12 7 18 15 n/a n/a -8 485
1999 494 16 8 20 14 n/a n/a 0 552
2000 519 16 7 16 14 n/a n/a 18 590
2001 415 11 6 12 8 n/a n/a 0 452
2002 324 5 7 12 12 n/a n/a 0 360
2003 324 5 7 12 12 n/a n/a 0 360
2004 365 8 5 11 20 n/a n/a 0 409
2005 354 10 5 13 20 n/a n/a 0 402
2006 354 10 5 9 14 n/a n/a 0 392
2007 374 16 9 16 13 n/a n/a 0 428
2008 374 17 10 19 12 n/a n/a 0 432
2009 360 16 10 20 8 n/a n/a 0 414
2010 380 17 10 21 3 n/a n/a 0 431
2011 298 6 8 18 1 0 8 0 339
2012 298 6 9 19 1 0 9 0 342
2013 300 10 10 23 1 0 10 0 354
2014 276 9 7 18 0 0 14 0 324
2015 286 10 8 23 0 0 15 0 342
2016 258 21 11 20 0 0 14 0 324
2017 298 18 9 27 0 0 14 0 366
2018 283 23 9 30 0 0 18 0 363
2019 304 19 7 29 2 1 15 0 377
2020 312 19 4 35 1 2 15 0 388
2021 241 10 4 19 1 0 11 0 286
2022 317 22 5 39 1 0 12 0 396
2023 309 19 7 37 2 0 19 0 393
2024 330 19 7 41 1 0 19 0 417

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hunter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 n/a n/a n/a
1989 553 n/a n/a 3.4
1990 511 28.0 18.2 2.7
1991 507 n/a n/a n/a
1992 444 n/a n/a n/a
1993 600 n/a 0.0 6
1994 564 23.1 24.4 5.3
1995 472 19.8 23.8 9.3
1996 472 19.8 23.8 9.3
1997 466 20.0 23.3 9.7
1998 485 19.0 25.5 6.9
1999 552 25.0 22.1 10.5
2000 590 25.8 22.2 14.9
2001 452 22.0 20.5 16.2
2002 360 20.1 17.9 11.7
2003 360 20.1 17.9 11.7
2004 409 19.1 21.4 16.4
2005 402 18.9 21.3 11.4
2006 392 19.8 19.8 13.5
2007 428 21.5 19.9 18.5
2008 432 21.5 20.1 24.3
2009 414 20.5 20.2 26.6
2010 431 20.5 21.0 31.1
2011 339 21.5 15.7 23.3
2012 342 24.8 13.7 29.8
2013 354 25.4 13.9 32.5
2014 324 23.4 13.8 30.6
2015 342 20.0 17.1 33.6
2016 324 20.0 16.2 33
2017 366 19.5 18.7 33.6
2018 363 21.8 16.6 38.6
2019 377 22.3 16.8 38.2
2020 388 24.5 15.8 38.1
2021 286 23.8 12.0 28
2022 396 26.9 14.6 38.9
2023 393 27.6 14.2 43.3
2024 417 28.4 14.6 44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hunter Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 566 n/a n/a n/a
1989 553 n/a n/a 3.4
1990 511 28.0 18.2 2.7
1991 507 n/a n/a n/a
1992 444 n/a n/a n/a
1993 600 n/a 0.0 6
1994 564 23.1 24.4 5.3
1995 472 19.8 23.8 9.3
1996 472 19.8 23.8 9.3
1997 466 20.0 23.3 9.7
1998 485 19.0 25.5 6.9
1999 552 25.0 22.1 10.5
2000 590 25.8 22.2 14.9
2001 452 22.0 20.5 16.2
2002 360 20.1 17.9 11.7
2003 360 20.1 17.9 11.7
2004 409 19.1 21.4 16.4
2005 402 18.9 21.3 11.4
2006 392 19.8 19.8 13.5
2007 428 21.5 19.9 18.5
2008 432 21.5 20.1 24.3
2009 414 20.5 20.2 26.6
2010 431 20.5 21.0 31.1
2011 339 21.5 15.7 23.3
2012 342 24.8 13.7 29.8
2013 354 25.4 13.9 32.5
2014 324 23.4 13.8 30.6
2015 342 20.0 17.1 33.6
2016 324 20.0 16.2 33
2017 366 19.5 18.7 33.6
2018 363 21.8 16.6 38.6
2019 377 22.3 16.8 38.2
2020 388 24.5 15.8 38.1
2021 286 23.8 12.0 28
2022 396 26.9 14.6 38.9
2023 393 27.6 14.2 43.3
2024 417 28.4 14.6 44.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hunter Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $724 (7.3%) $9,157 (92.7%) $9,881
2020 $694 (6.4%) $10,115 (93.6%) $10,809
2021 $1,329 (9.9%) $12,047 (90.1%) $13,376
2022 $1,474 (11.3%) $11,567 (88.7%) $13,042
2023 $1,596 (10.5%) $13,582 (89.5%) $15,178

Data source: Michigan Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hunter Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 562nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 992nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 27.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hunter Elementary School)5038.8
 11.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gibraltar School District)46.441.2
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Hunter Elementary School)5138.8
 12.2%
   3rd Grade Math (Gibraltar School District)52.641.2
 11.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hunter Elementary School)3936.8
 2.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gibraltar School District)48.946.4
 2.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Hunter Elementary School)25.419.1
 6.3%
   4th Grade Math (Gibraltar School District)37.434.9
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hunter Elementary School)6030
 30%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gibraltar School District)52.240.8
 11.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Hunter Elementary School)49.112
 37.1%
   5th Grade Math (Gibraltar School District)39.332.9
 6.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Hunter Elementary School)36.410
 26.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Gibraltar School District)27.818.8
 9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students377393
 4.2%
African American1919
American Indian22
Asian77
Hispanic2937
 27.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White304309
 1.6%
Two or More Races1519
 26.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients38.2%43.3%
 5.1%


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Students who attend Hunter Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Shumate Middle School
High : Oscar A Carlson High School

Students at Hunter Elementary School are 79% White, 10% Hispanic, 5% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

Hunter Elementary School ranks 674th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 417 students attended Hunter Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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