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Spring Mills Elementary School

Summary:

Spring Mills Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Highland, 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 school districts in Michigan and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Spring Mills Elementary School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.1%) compared to the state average and nearby schools, with lower percentages of minority students. The school has shown strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Math compared to the state and district averages. However, the school has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 8.8% in 2017-2018 to 16.9% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and some nearby schools like Lakewood Elementary and Country Oaks Elementary. Additionally, Spring Mills Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 35.56% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Over the past several years, Spring Mills Elementary School has maintained a consistent ranking within the top 50% of Michigan elementary schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's performance is relatively consistent across different student subgroups, with male students and white students ranking slightly higher than female students and low socioeconomic status students. When compared to other nearby schools within the Huron Valley Schools district, Spring Mills Elementary School generally performs on par or slightly better in academic proficiency, with some exceptions like Lakewood Elementary and Heritage Elementary, which have higher proficiency rates in certain grade levels and subject areas.


Detail:

Public K-5

 3150 Harvey Lake Rd
       Highland, MI  48356-1722

(248) 684-8130

District: Huron Valley Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
408th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,417 Help


Students who attend Spring Mills Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oak Valley Middle School
High:    Milford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  405

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.1%
Hispanic:
3.0%
Two or more races:
2.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Spring Mills Elementary School ranks better than 72.5% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 4th 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 69.95. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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 (92.1%), Hispanic (3%), two or more races (2.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Spring Mills Elementary School is 17.8. 6 elementary schools in the Huron Valley Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Spring Mills Elementary School is $13,417, which is the lowest among 8 elementary schools in the Huron Valley Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Spring Mills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Spring Mills Elementary School 408th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Spring Mills 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 Spring Mills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Spring Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.34 517th 1545 66.5%
2007 71.89 394th 1565 74.8%
2008 72.48 411th 1577 73.9%
2009 77.97 265th 1589 83.3%
2010 67.30 614th 1552 60.4%
2011 77.26 277th 1552 82.2%
2012 74.35 358th 1566 77.1%
2013 76.02 325th 1563 79.2%
2014 63.53 566th 1533 63.1%
2015 62.42 574th 1580 63.7%
2016 62.91 548th 1548 64.6%
2017 57.53 549th 1466 62.6%
2018 55.48 691st 1448 52.3%
2019 42.06 804th 1408 42.9%
2021 37.25 716th 1153 37.9%
2022 62.22 452nd 1344 66.4%
2023 57.88 577th 1470 60.7%
2024 69.95 408th 1486 72.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Spring Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.50 396th 1397 71.7%
2019 45.68 619th 1134 45.4%
2022 45.63 568th 1099 48.3%
2023 46.85 678th 1350 49.8%
2024 57.35 510th 1381 63.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Spring Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.02 700th 1443 51.5%
2019 40.67 703rd 1171 40.0%
2021 50.54 407th 902 54.9%
2022 52.62 491st 1106 55.6%
2023 48.21 632nd 1321 52.2%
2024 60.83 451st 1342 66.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Spring Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.66 672nd 1446 53.5%
2019 33.43 804th 1196 32.8%
2021 27.99 690th 915 24.6%
2022 58.16 437th 1139 61.6%
2023 57.25 534th 1334 60.0%
2024 67.30 390th 1347 71.0%
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Rank History for White students at Spring Mills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.13 787th 1253 37.2%
2019 30.14 826th 1128 26.8%
2021 34.55 676th 1005 32.7%
2022 52.78 513th 1102 53.4%
2023 42.75 694th 1198 42.1%
2024 54.73 520th 1204 56.8%
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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 Spring Mills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 539 0 2 1 14 n/a n/a 0 556
1989 557 0 2 1 11 n/a n/a 0 571
1990 565 1 5 0 11 n/a n/a 0 582
1991 567 0 4 2 23 n/a n/a 0 596
1992 561 0 3 1 19 n/a n/a 0 584
1993 550 0 4 2 12 n/a n/a 0 568
1994 541 0 4 3 8 n/a n/a 0 556
1995 507 2 2 3 8 n/a n/a 0 522
1996 507 2 2 3 8 n/a n/a 0 522
1997 502 2 3 3 7 n/a n/a 0 517
1998 462 2 4 3 6 n/a n/a 0 477
1999 459 2 5 5 7 n/a n/a 0 478
2000 439 2 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 453
2001 462 1 6 1 2 n/a n/a 0 472
2002 474 1 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 474 1 2 6 4 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 501 3 1 6 5 n/a n/a 0 516
2005 504 2 1 10 9 n/a n/a 1 527
2006 516 2 1 10 6 n/a n/a 1 536
2007 495 1 1 8 6 n/a n/a 2 513
2008 509 1 2 6 7 n/a n/a 2 527
2009 501 1 3 9 6 n/a n/a 1 521
2010 505 2 3 6 5 n/a n/a 0 521
2011 482 0 3 12 4 1 3 0 505
2012 456 0 3 10 2 0 4 0 475
2013 454 0 4 14 1 1 5 0 479
2014 437 0 4 12 1 1 7 0 462
2015 432 0 3 12 0 1 7 0 455
2016 424 0 2 10 0 1 15 0 452
2017 417 2 0 13 0 1 13 0 446
2018 468 4 0 15 1 0 9 0 497
2019 443 4 1 9 1 0 8 0 466
2020 427 5 1 8 1 0 15 0 457
2021 280 3 0 12 1 0 8 0 304
2022 347 6 1 14 1 0 8 0 377
2023 373 5 2 12 2 0 11 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 Spring Mills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 n/a n/a n/a
1989 571 n/a n/a 7.5
1990 582 28.0 20.7 7.6
1991 596 n/a n/a n/a
1992 584 n/a n/a 8.9
1993 568 n/a 0.0 10.2
1994 556 22.0 25.3 5
1995 522 23.5 22.2 8.8
1996 522 23.5 22.2 8.8
1997 517 23.0 22.5 6.4
1998 477 22.0 21.7 8.8
1999 478 25.0 19.1 8.8
2000 453 21.3 21.3 10.8
2001 472 21.8 21.7 11
2002 487 23.8 20.5 8
2003 487 23.8 20.5 8
2004 516 23.2 22.2 9.1
2005 527 24.4 21.6 12
2006 536 24.5 21.9 12.3
2007 513 24.3 21.1 11.7
2008 527 23.5 22.4 14.7
2009 521 26.1 20.0 19.2
2010 521 22.9 22.7 20.2
2011 505 24.6 20.4 22.8
2012 475 26.7 17.7 25.7
2013 479 24.0 19.8 25.9
2014 462 23.5 19.6 26.6
2015 455 23.0 19.7 18.9
2016 452 24.0 18.8 20.4
2017 446 24.3 18.3 17.3
2018 497 28.9 17.1 30.2
2019 466 25.0 18.6 29.4
2020 457 25.1 18.1 33.5
2021 304 22.4 13.5 30.6
2022 377 23.3 16.1 30.2
2023 405 22.7 17.8 35.6

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 Spring Mills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 556 n/a n/a n/a
1989 571 n/a n/a 7.5
1990 582 28.0 20.7 7.6
1991 596 n/a n/a n/a
1992 584 n/a n/a 8.9
1993 568 n/a 0.0 10.2
1994 556 22.0 25.3 5
1995 522 23.5 22.2 8.8
1996 522 23.5 22.2 8.8
1997 517 23.0 22.5 6.4
1998 477 22.0 21.7 8.8
1999 478 25.0 19.1 8.8
2000 453 21.3 21.3 10.8
2001 472 21.8 21.7 11
2002 487 23.8 20.5 8
2003 487 23.8 20.5 8
2004 516 23.2 22.2 9.1
2005 527 24.4 21.6 12
2006 536 24.5 21.9 12.3
2007 513 24.3 21.1 11.7
2008 527 23.5 22.4 14.7
2009 521 26.1 20.0 19.2
2010 521 22.9 22.7 20.2
2011 505 24.6 20.4 22.8
2012 475 26.7 17.7 25.7
2013 479 24.0 19.8 25.9
2014 462 23.5 19.6 26.6
2015 455 23.0 19.7 18.9
2016 452 24.0 18.8 20.4
2017 446 24.3 18.3 17.3
2018 497 28.9 17.1 30.2
2019 466 25.0 18.6 29.4
2020 457 25.1 18.1 33.5
2021 304 22.4 13.5 30.6
2022 377 23.3 16.1 30.2
2023 405 22.7 17.8 35.6

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 Spring Mills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $222 (2.3%) $9,622 (97.7%) $9,844
2020 $341 (3.2%) $10,210 (96.8%) $10,551
2021 $887 (6.5%) $12,844 (93.5%) $13,731
2022 $1,208 (9.8%) $11,164 (90.2%) $12,373
2023 $848 (6.3%) $12,568 (93.7%) $13,417

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Spring Mills 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 804th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 577th of 1470 Elementary schools
 17.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Spring Mills Elementary School)40.234.8
 5.4%
   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 (Spring Mills Elementary School)43.953
 9.1%
   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 (Spring Mills Elementary School)42.257.1
 14.9%
   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 (Spring Mills Elementary School)38.648.6
 10%
   4th Grade Math (Huron Valley Schools)48.640.6
 8%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Spring Mills Elementary School)51.350.7
 0.6%
   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 (Spring Mills Elementary School)4031
 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 (Spring Mills Elementary School)11.319.7
 8.4%
   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 Students466405
 13.1%
African American45
 25%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian12
 100%
Hispanic912
 33.3%
Pacific Islander00
White443373
 15.8%
Two or More Races811
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients29.4%35.6%
 6.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Spring Mills Elementary School

Students who attend Spring Mills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Oak Valley Middle School
High : Milford High School

Students at Spring Mills Elementary School are 92% White, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 1% African American.

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

Spring Mills Elementary School ranks 408th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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