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Kurtz Elementary School

Summary:

Kurtz Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Milford, Michigan, serving 405 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Huron Valley Schools district, which is ranked 176 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Kurtz Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Huron Valley Schools district and the state of Michigan in M-Step test scores across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, 54.1% of 3rd graders at Kurtz Elementary were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 46.9% for the Huron Valley Schools district and 39.6% for the state. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 11.6% in 2018-2019 to 22.7% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and may be an area of concern.

When comparing Kurtz Elementary to other schools in the Huron Valley district, it performs better than some, such as Highland Elementary, but lags behind others, such as Lakewood Elementary, in terms of test scores and overall school ranking. Additionally, Kurtz Elementary's male students and White students perform better than their female and low socioeconomic status counterparts, respectively, based on the available subgroup ranking data. The school has also seen a significant increase in spending per student, from $12,324 in 2019-2020 to $15,341 in 2022-2023, which may be a contributing factor to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 1350 Kurtz Dr
       Milford, MI  48381-2133

(248) 684-8025

District: Huron Valley Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
407th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,341 Help


Students who attend Kurtz Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oak Valley Middle School
High:    Milford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.3 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.0%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
4.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Kurtz Elementary School ranks better than 72.6% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 8 ranked elementary schools in the Huron Valley Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.96. (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 (84%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (4.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 33.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kurtz Elementary School is 15.3, which is the 3rd best among 8 elementary schools in the Huron Valley Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kurtz Elementary School is $15,341, which is the 4th highest among 8 elementary schools in the Huron Valley Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Kurtz Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Kurtz Elementary School 407th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Kurtz Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Huron Valley Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Huron Valley Schools 176th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kurtz Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Kurtz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 69.32 459th 1545 70.3%
2007 81.13 171st 1565 89.1%
2008 79.77 215th 1577 86.4%
2009 85.54 63rd 1589 96.0%
2010 78.85 175th 1552 88.7%
2011 77.02 284th 1552 81.7%
2012 78.60 289th 1566 81.5%
2013 74.75 347th 1563 77.8%
2014 67.64 475th 1533 69.0%
2015 80.45 258th 1580 83.7%
2016 73.31 355th 1548 77.1%
2017 60.78 496th 1466 66.2%
2018 60.98 598th 1448 58.7%
2019 65.43 435th 1408 69.1%
2021 63.00 354th 1153 69.3%
2022 55.19 557th 1344 58.6%
2023 61.96 520th 1470 64.6%
2024 69.96 407th 1486 72.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kurtz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.80 693rd 1397 50.4%
2019 39.82 706th 1134 37.7%
2022 49.76 515th 1099 53.1%
2023 53.15 561st 1350 58.4%
2024 53.25 573rd 1381 58.5%
See the entire list of Best Michigan Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Kurtz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.09 615th 1443 57.4%
2019 61.67 410th 1171 65.0%
2021 40.45 532nd 902 41.0%
2022 36.52 696th 1106 37.1%
2023 59.55 465th 1321 64.8%
2024 52.09 588th 1342 56.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Kurtz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.28 564th 1446 61.0%
2019 58.81 446th 1196 62.7%
2021 68.21 235th 915 74.3%
2022 62.43 383rd 1139 66.4%
2023 54.49 565th 1334 57.6%
2024 73.98 292nd 1347 78.3%
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Rank History for White students at Kurtz Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.53 580th 1253 53.7%
2019 59.69 430th 1128 61.9%
2021 64.33 309th 1005 69.3%
2022 50.24 540th 1102 51.0%
2023 54.90 509th 1198 57.5%
2024 66.44 366th 1204 69.6%
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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.

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Data source: Michigan Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Kurtz Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 441 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 442
1989 522 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1990 560 0 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 562
1991 610 0 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 614
1992 633 0 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 640
1993 661 0 0 4 4 n/a n/a 0 669
1994 395 3 0 2 5 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 508 3 4 6 5 n/a n/a 0 526
1996 508 3 4 6 5 n/a n/a 0 526
1997 534 2 3 6 4 n/a n/a 0 549
1998 572 0 2 8 5 n/a n/a -18 569
1999 494 1 5 4 2 n/a n/a 0 506
2000 503 2 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 516
2001 457 2 6 3 2 n/a n/a 0 470
2002 438 4 6 2 6 n/a n/a 0 456
2003 438 4 6 2 6 n/a n/a 0 456
2004 404 3 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 419
2005 372 3 6 3 4 n/a n/a 1 389
2006 380 1 4 5 5 n/a n/a 1 396
2007 391 5 6 5 10 n/a n/a 1 418
2008 379 7 7 6 5 n/a n/a 1 405
2009 369 5 11 8 5 n/a n/a 2 400
2010 390 5 11 11 4 n/a n/a 2 423
2011 443 1 9 23 6 0 13 0 495
2012 426 3 11 27 6 0 16 0 489
2013 445 2 9 27 5 0 10 0 498
2014 444 2 6 23 2 0 13 0 490
2015 405 1 5 24 2 0 16 0 453
2016 382 0 4 23 2 0 13 0 424
2017 359 0 2 27 1 0 11 0 400
2018 365 2 2 31 1 0 11 0 412
2019 353 2 2 30 0 0 17 0 404
2020 341 3 2 31 1 0 15 0 393
2021 234 4 0 24 0 0 13 0 275
2022 307 4 0 39 0 0 15 0 365
2023 340 5 0 42 0 0 18 0 405

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 Kurtz Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 n/a n/a n/a
1989 524 n/a n/a 5
1990 562 28.0 20.0 3
1991 614 n/a n/a n/a
1992 640 n/a n/a 7
1993 669 n/a 0.0 11.1
1994 405 21.0 19.3 4.9
1995 526 24.9 21.1 4
1996 526 24.9 21.1 4
1997 549 26.0 21.1 4
1998 569 27.0 21.1 5.8
1999 506 24.0 21.1 9.1
2000 516 22.4 23.0 8.7
2001 470 23.4 20.1 11.9
2002 456 25.5 17.9 11.2
2003 456 25.5 17.9 11.2
2004 419 22.5 18.6 13.4
2005 389 22.8 17.1 15.7
2006 396 22.2 17.8 18.2
2007 418 21.0 19.9 20.6
2008 405 23.3 17.4 24.5
2009 400 25.3 15.8 22.1
2010 423 23.8 17.7 28.5
2011 495 28.2 17.5 27.1
2012 489 24.9 19.5 31.3
2013 498 26.4 18.8 31.1
2014 490 24.6 19.8 26.7
2015 453 25.0 18.1 24.9
2016 424 22.0 19.2 27.6
2017 400 21.1 18.9 29
2018 412 24.0 17.1 33.5
2019 404 23.1 17.4 34.4
2020 393 24.2 16.2 32.6
2021 275 20.0 13.7 24.7
2022 365 28.0 13.0 27.7
2023 405 26.3 15.3 33.3

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 Kurtz Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 442 n/a n/a n/a
1989 524 n/a n/a 5
1990 562 28.0 20.0 3
1991 614 n/a n/a n/a
1992 640 n/a n/a 7
1993 669 n/a 0.0 11.1
1994 405 21.0 19.3 4.9
1995 526 24.9 21.1 4
1996 526 24.9 21.1 4
1997 549 26.0 21.1 4
1998 569 27.0 21.1 5.8
1999 506 24.0 21.1 9.1
2000 516 22.4 23.0 8.7
2001 470 23.4 20.1 11.9
2002 456 25.5 17.9 11.2
2003 456 25.5 17.9 11.2
2004 419 22.5 18.6 13.4
2005 389 22.8 17.1 15.7
2006 396 22.2 17.8 18.2
2007 418 21.0 19.9 20.6
2008 405 23.3 17.4 24.5
2009 400 25.3 15.8 22.1
2010 423 23.8 17.7 28.5
2011 495 28.2 17.5 27.1
2012 489 24.9 19.5 31.3
2013 498 26.4 18.8 31.1
2014 490 24.6 19.8 26.7
2015 453 25.0 18.1 24.9
2016 424 22.0 19.2 27.6
2017 400 21.1 18.9 29
2018 412 24.0 17.1 33.5
2019 404 23.1 17.4 34.4
2020 393 24.2 16.2 32.6
2021 275 20.0 13.7 24.7
2022 365 28.0 13.0 27.7
2023 405 26.3 15.3 33.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Kurtz Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $509 (4.3%) $11,412 (95.7%) $11,921
2020 $611 (5.0%) $11,713 (95.0%) $12,324
2021 $1,340 (8.5%) $14,488 (91.5%) $15,828
2022 $2,302 (15.8%) $12,272 (84.2%) $14,574
2023 $920 (6.0%) $14,421 (94.0%) $15,341

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Kurtz 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 435th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 520th of 1470 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Kurtz Elementary School)59.439.7
 19.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Huron Valley Schools)50.940.9
 10%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Kurtz Elementary School)5039.7
 10.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Huron Valley Schools)52.848.9
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Kurtz Elementary School)43.141.5
 1.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Huron Valley Schools)55.648.2
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Kurtz Elementary School)39.238.5
 0.7%
   4th Grade Math (Huron Valley Schools)48.640.6
 8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Kurtz Elementary School)58.460.6
 2.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Huron Valley Schools)5549.7
 5.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Kurtz Elementary School)46.843.9
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Huron Valley Schools)43.937.1
 6.8%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Kurtz Elementary School)33.830.3
 3.5%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Huron Valley Schools)20.921.7
 0.8%
   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 Students404405
 0.2%
African American25
 150%
American Indian00
Asian20
 100%
Hispanic3042
 40%
Pacific Islander00
White353340
 3.7%
Two or More Races1718
 5.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients34.4%33.3%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kurtz Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 405 students attended Kurtz Elementary School.

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

Middle : Oak Valley Middle School
High : Milford High School

Kurtz Elementary School ranks 407th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Kurtz Elementary School are 84% White, 10% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% African American.


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