University Hills Elementary School

Summary:

University Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, serving 397 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Rochester Community School District, which is ranked 46th out of 610 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

University Hills Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Michigan, with students performing significantly better than the state average on M-Step assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 61.8% of 3rd graders, 71.6% of 4th graders, and 68.6% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 39.6%, 43.3%, and 44%, respectively. The school also outperforms nearby schools like Brewster Elementary School in the same district, as well as schools outside the district like Deerfield Elementary and Rogers School.

University Hills Elementary has a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Asian students (21.66%) compared to the state average. The school's female students, Asian and White student subgroups, and English Language Learner and Special Education student subgroups all perform above the state average. However, the school has seen a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.5% in 2020-2021 to 22.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average. The school and Rochester Community School District should address this issue to ensure continued student success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 600 Croydon Rd
       Rochester Hills, MI  48309-2590


(248) 726-4400

District: Rochester Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
180th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,201 Help


Students who attend University Hills Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Rochester High School
    West Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.6 Help
Number of students:  397

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Asian:
21.7%
Hispanic:
6.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details University Hills Elementary School ranks better than 87.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 9th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.67. (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 (65.2%), Asian (21.7%), Hispanic (6.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at University Hills Elementary School is 18.6. 8 elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at University Hills Elementary School is $16,201, which is the 3rd highest among 13 elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

University Hills Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks University Hills Elementary School 180th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See University Hills Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Rochester Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Rochester Community School District 46th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for University Hills Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at University Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 83.01 107th 1545 93.1%
2007 83.07 120th 1565 92.3%
2008 86.10 45th 1577 97.1%
2009 83.75 104th 1589 93.5%
2010 80.43 129th 1552 91.7%
2011 87.32 13th 1552 99.2%
2012 95.59 17th 1566 98.9%
2013 93.79 38th 1563 97.6%
2014 95.23 18th 1533 98.8%
2015 96.30 25th 1580 98.4%
2016 96.78 17th 1548 98.9%
2017 98.19 10th 1466 99.3%
2018 96.93 19th 1448 98.7%
2019 96.42 22nd 1408 98.4%
2021 88.03 90th 1153 92.2%
2022 92.34 70th 1344 94.8%
2023 86.14 165th 1470 88.8%
2024 85.67 180th 1486 87.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at University Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.64 42nd 270 84.4%
2024 76.64 36th 184 80.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at University Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.51 38th 225 83.1%
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Rank History for Female students at University Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.08 21st 1443 98.5%
2019 95.74 17th 1171 98.5%
2021 83.30 97th 902 89.2%
2022 93.12 34th 1106 96.9%
2023 87.32 106th 1321 92.0%
2024 85.62 131st 1342 90.2%
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Rank History for Male students at University Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.08 20th 1446 98.6%
2019 94.87 26th 1196 97.8%
2021 77.30 153rd 915 83.3%
2022 84.97 124th 1139 89.1%
2023 78.56 233rd 1334 82.5%
2024 77.54 236th 1347 82.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at University Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.09 45th 101 55.4%
2023 65.13 35th 84 58.3%
2024 66.68 41st 97 57.7%
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Rank History for White students at University Hills Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.11 16th 1253 98.7%
2019 95.18 23rd 1128 98.0%
2021 86.84 76th 1005 92.4%
2022 88.30 82nd 1102 92.6%
2023 81.65 176th 1198 85.3%
2024 79.73 203rd 1204 83.1%
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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.

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Enrollment information for University Hills Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 572 9 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1989 588 6 24 6 0 n/a n/a 0 624
1990 508 10 13 3 0 n/a n/a 0 534
1991 561 14 9 3 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1992 525 14 21 2 2 n/a n/a 0 564
1993 518 13 22 4 1 n/a n/a 0 558
1994 485 9 30 1 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1995 403 9 36 9 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1996 403 9 36 9 0 n/a n/a 0 457
1997 350 8 39 25 1 n/a n/a 0 423
1998 362 7 38 34 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1999 377 4 35 26 0 n/a n/a 0 442
2000 407 8 42 32 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2001 438 9 54 27 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2002 409 4 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2003 409 4 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 433
2004 339 14 41 18 0 n/a n/a 0 412
2005 332 11 44 11 0 n/a n/a 0 398
2006 321 19 66 16 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2007 293 18 61 21 0 n/a n/a 1 394
2008 294 17 60 26 1 n/a n/a 0 398
2009 282 13 58 15 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2010 292 11 70 9 2 n/a n/a 17 401
2011 293 11 75 13 1 0 15 0 408
2012 279 12 65 15 2 0 19 0 392
2013 276 14 74 20 2 0 18 0 404
2014 301 11 70 19 1 0 22 0 424
2015 342 8 52 24 1 0 18 0 445
2016 351 9 56 24 1 0 17 0 458
2017 365 9 59 34 0 0 10 0 477
2018 347 8 70 36 0 0 11 0 472
2019 331 6 69 34 1 0 11 0 452
2020 299 11 75 39 2 0 14 0 440
2021 296 13 88 37 2 0 14 0 450
2022 252 13 80 33 1 0 16 0 395
2023 259 11 86 25 0 0 16 0 397

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 University Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 603 n/a n/a n/a
1989 624 n/a n/a 0.6
1990 534 27.0 19.7 0
1991 587 n/a n/a n/a
1992 564 n/a n/a 3
1993 558 n/a 0.0 2.9
1994 525 24.5 21.4 2.5
1995 457 24.0 19.0 1.1
1996 457 24.0 19.0 1.1
1997 423 25.0 16.9 0.2
1998 441 25.0 17.6 0.7
1999 442 24.0 18.4 0.7
2000 489 25.5 19.2 2
2001 528 28.0 18.9 1.1
2002 433 23.5 18.4 1.8
2003 433 23.5 18.4 1.8
2004 412 22.5 18.3 1.5
2005 398 25.5 15.6 1.5
2006 422 23.8 17.7 2.6
2007 394 25.1 15.7 2.3
2008 398 25.2 15.8 0.8
2009 369 24.7 14.9 1.6
2010 401 22.7 17.6 9.6
2011 408 22.8 17.8 9.8
2012 392 24.2 16.1 13.3
2013 404 23.4 17.2 10.4
2014 424 24.2 17.4 9
2015 445 25.0 17.8 9.2
2016 458 26.0 17.6 6.1
2017 477 26.0 18.3 5.9
2018 472 25.9 18.1 7.4
2019 452 22.5 20.0 6.4
2020 440 23.8 18.4 9.3
2021 450 23.0 19.5 10
2022 395 22.9 17.1 12.2
2023 397 21.3 18.6 12.1

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 University Hills Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 603 n/a n/a n/a
1989 624 n/a n/a 0.6
1990 534 27.0 19.7 0
1991 587 n/a n/a n/a
1992 564 n/a n/a 3
1993 558 n/a 0.0 2.9
1994 525 24.5 21.4 2.5
1995 457 24.0 19.0 1.1
1996 457 24.0 19.0 1.1
1997 423 25.0 16.9 0.2
1998 441 25.0 17.6 0.7
1999 442 24.0 18.4 0.7
2000 489 25.5 19.2 2
2001 528 28.0 18.9 1.1
2002 433 23.5 18.4 1.8
2003 433 23.5 18.4 1.8
2004 412 22.5 18.3 1.5
2005 398 25.5 15.6 1.5
2006 422 23.8 17.7 2.6
2007 394 25.1 15.7 2.3
2008 398 25.2 15.8 0.8
2009 369 24.7 14.9 1.6
2010 401 22.7 17.6 9.6
2011 408 22.8 17.8 9.8
2012 392 24.2 16.1 13.3
2013 404 23.4 17.2 10.4
2014 424 24.2 17.4 9
2015 445 25.0 17.8 9.2
2016 458 26.0 17.6 6.1
2017 477 26.0 18.3 5.9
2018 472 25.9 18.1 7.4
2019 452 22.5 20.0 6.4
2020 440 23.8 18.4 9.3
2021 450 23.0 19.5 10
2022 395 22.9 17.1 12.2
2023 397 21.3 18.6 12.1

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 University Hills Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $391 (3.7%) $10,157 (96.3%) $10,549
2020 $283 (2.7%) $10,361 (97.3%) $10,644
2021 $333 (3.0%) $10,665 (97.0%) $10,998
2022 $693 (5.1%) $12,769 (94.9%) $13,462
2023 $2,583 (15.9%) $13,618 (84.1%) $16,201

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

Impact of COVID-19 on University Hills 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 22nd of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 165th of 1470 Elementary schools
 9.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (University Hills Elementary School)77.154.7
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School District)66.664.6
 2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (University Hills Elementary School)73.562.7
 10.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Rochester Community School District)72.666.3
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (University Hills Elementary School)76.574.7
 1.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School District)70.271.9
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (University Hills Elementary School)81.556
 25.5%
   4th Grade Math (Rochester Community School District)7565.5
 9.5%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (University Hills Elementary School)81.764.1
 17.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Rochester Community School District)73.566.1
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (University Hills Elementary School)82.859.4
 23.4%
   5th Grade Math (Rochester Community School District)72.156.2
 15.9%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (University Hills Elementary School)48.437.5
 10.9%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Rochester Community School District)36.234.9
 1.3%
   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 Students452397
 12.2%
African American611
 83.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian6986
 24.6%
Hispanic3425
 26.5%
Pacific Islander00
White331259
 21.8%
Two or More Races1116
 45.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.4%12.1%
 5.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about University Hills Elementary School

Students at University Hills Elementary School are 65% White, 22% Asian, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 397 students attended University Hills Elementary School.

University Hills Elementary School ranks 180th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend University Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rochester High School
High : West Middle 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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