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Hugger Elementary School

Summary:

Hugger Elementary School is a high-performing public elementary school in Rochester, Michigan, serving 519 students in grades PK-5. The school consistently ranks among the top 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance that exceeds both state and district averages.

Hugger Elementary's academic prowess is evident across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's 5th-grade students scored 72.8% proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 40.4%. This consistent excellence is reflected in Hugger's statewide ranking, which has remained between 64 and 157 over the past 8 years. In contrast, nearby schools like McGregor Elementary and Delta Kelly Elementary have more diverse student populations and tend to lag behind Hugger in academic performance.

Hugger Elementary's success may be attributed to its unique demographic profile and access to resources. The school has a predominantly white student population, with only 8.29% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, significantly lower than the state and district averages. Additionally, Hugger's per-student spending of $13,354 and a student-teacher ratio of 20.7 suggest the school has a strong investment in educational resources. While other high-performing schools in the Rochester Community School District also benefit from similar resource allocations, Hugger's consistent academic excellence sets it apart as a standout elementary school in the region.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 5050 Sheldon Rd
       Rochester, MI  48306-2117

(248) 726-3800

District: Rochester Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
114th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,354 Help


Students who attend Hugger Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Hart Middle School
    Stoney Creek High School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.7 Help
Number of students:  519

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.8%
Asian:
6.0%
Hispanic:
4.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  8.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hugger Elementary School ranks better than 92.3% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 5th 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 89.89. (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 (83.8%), Asian (6%), Hispanic (4.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 8.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hugger Elementary School is 20.7. 11 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 Hugger Elementary School is $13,354. 11 elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hugger Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hugger Elementary School 114th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hugger 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 Hugger Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hugger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.30 82nd 1545 94.7%
2007 84.27 91st 1565 94.2%
2008 85.10 70th 1577 95.6%
2009 84.92 78th 1589 95.1%
2010 78.57 189th 1552 87.8%
2011 79.77 196th 1552 87.4%
2012 90.05 83rd 1566 94.7%
2013 89.14 93rd 1563 94.0%
2014 90.79 65th 1533 95.8%
2015 89.39 107th 1580 93.2%
2016 91.36 83rd 1548 94.6%
2017 90.76 67th 1466 95.4%
2018 90.66 98th 1448 93.2%
2019 92.40 64th 1408 95.5%
2021 85.58 124th 1153 89.2%
2022 85.62 149th 1344 88.9%
2023 86.65 157th 1470 89.3%
2024 89.89 114th 1486 92.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hugger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.54 15th 403 96.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Hugger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.88 102nd 1443 92.9%
2019 89.86 62nd 1171 94.7%
2021 83.09 100th 902 88.9%
2022 73.44 227th 1106 79.5%
2023 78.38 208th 1321 84.3%
2024 82.03 181st 1342 86.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Hugger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.71 90th 1446 93.8%
2019 89.94 70th 1196 94.1%
2021 76.99 157th 915 82.8%
2022 86.74 102nd 1139 91.0%
2023 89.67 80th 1334 94.0%
2024 91.03 80th 1347 94.1%
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Rank History for White students at Hugger Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.71 137th 1253 89.1%
2019 89.19 74th 1128 93.4%
2021 80.30 143rd 1005 85.8%
2022 82.63 143rd 1102 87.0%
2023 80.38 189th 1198 84.2%
2024 84.54 139th 1204 88.5%
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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 Hugger Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 479 7 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 494
1991 522 5 9 0 3 n/a n/a 0 539
1992 516 9 8 0 2 n/a n/a 0 535
1993 506 6 11 0 2 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 497 7 8 1 1 n/a n/a 0 514
1995 418 6 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1996 418 6 11 1 1 n/a n/a 0 437
1997 413 7 14 1 1 n/a n/a 0 436
1998 426 7 13 1 0 n/a n/a 0 447
1999 418 5 10 1 1 n/a n/a 0 435
2000 478 9 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 501
2001 529 9 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 551
2002 478 8 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2003 478 8 13 6 0 n/a n/a 0 505
2004 480 12 26 4 1 n/a n/a 0 523
2005 448 12 41 4 2 n/a n/a 0 507
2006 447 9 30 5 2 n/a n/a 0 493
2007 449 6 33 2 0 n/a n/a 0 490
2008 463 9 33 3 n/a n/a n/a 0 508
2009 462 9 33 2 0 n/a n/a 1 507
2010 445 13 23 2 0 n/a n/a 17 500
2011 448 10 24 14 1 0 17 0 514
2012 454 9 23 12 1 0 20 0 519
2013 454 6 20 9 0 0 18 0 507
2014 491 10 24 8 0 1 17 0 551
2015 480 7 21 6 0 1 21 0 536
2016 492 5 17 5 0 1 18 0 538
2017 500 4 17 5 0 0 20 0 546
2018 489 6 21 8 2 0 17 0 543
2019 487 3 20 17 3 0 18 0 548
2020 494 3 25 18 3 0 16 0 559
2021 437 3 28 17 3 0 14 0 502
2022 422 4 27 18 3 0 17 0 491
2023 435 5 31 24 3 0 21 0 519

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 Hugger Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 494 33.0 14.9 1.4
1991 539 n/a n/a n/a
1992 535 n/a n/a 4.9
1993 525 n/a 0.0 6.3
1994 514 23.5 21.9 5.1
1995 437 21.5 20.3 2.1
1996 437 21.5 20.3 2.1
1997 436 23.0 19.0 2.3
1998 447 24.0 18.6 2.2
1999 435 22.0 19.8 0.5
2000 501 25.0 20.0 2
2001 551 27.5 20.0 1.3
2002 505 27.7 18.2 1
2003 505 27.7 18.2 1
2004 523 24.8 21.1 1.5
2005 507 26.8 18.9 1.8
2006 493 26.3 18.7 1.8
2007 490 29.8 16.4 1.2
2008 508 30.2 16.8 1.4
2009 507 28.4 17.9 2.6
2010 500 27.7 18.0 4.8
2011 514 25.2 20.3 4.9
2012 519 28.4 18.2 5
2013 507 26.9 18.8 6.1
2014 551 27.9 19.7 5.1
2015 536 27.0 19.8 4.7
2016 538 28.0 19.2 3.3
2017 546 25.5 21.4 2.4
2018 543 28.0 19.3 3.5
2019 548 28.1 19.5 4.6
2020 559 27.8 20.1 4.5
2021 502 27.8 18.0 6.2
2022 491 27.0 18.1 6.7
2023 519 25.0 20.7 8.3

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 Hugger Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 494 33.0 14.9 1.4
1991 539 n/a n/a n/a
1992 535 n/a n/a 4.9
1993 525 n/a 0.0 6.3
1994 514 23.5 21.9 5.1
1995 437 21.5 20.3 2.1
1996 437 21.5 20.3 2.1
1997 436 23.0 19.0 2.3
1998 447 24.0 18.6 2.2
1999 435 22.0 19.8 0.5
2000 501 25.0 20.0 2
2001 551 27.5 20.0 1.3
2002 505 27.7 18.2 1
2003 505 27.7 18.2 1
2004 523 24.8 21.1 1.5
2005 507 26.8 18.9 1.8
2006 493 26.3 18.7 1.8
2007 490 29.8 16.4 1.2
2008 508 30.2 16.8 1.4
2009 507 28.4 17.9 2.6
2010 500 27.7 18.0 4.8
2011 514 25.2 20.3 4.9
2012 519 28.4 18.2 5
2013 507 26.9 18.8 6.1
2014 551 27.9 19.7 5.1
2015 536 27.0 19.8 4.7
2016 538 28.0 19.2 3.3
2017 546 25.5 21.4 2.4
2018 543 28.0 19.3 3.5
2019 548 28.1 19.5 4.6
2020 559 27.8 20.1 4.5
2021 502 27.8 18.0 6.2
2022 491 27.0 18.1 6.7
2023 519 25.0 20.7 8.3

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hugger Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $402 (3.8%) $10,083 (96.2%) $10,485
2020 $443 (4.3%) $9,777 (95.7%) $10,220
2021 $638 (5.4%) $11,222 (94.6%) $11,860
2022 $977 (7.9%) $11,400 (92.1%) $12,377
2023 $794 (5.9%) $12,559 (94.0%) $13,354

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hugger 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 64th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 157th of 1470 Elementary schools
 6.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hugger Elementary School)76.862
 14.8%
   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 (Hugger Elementary School)85.357.6
 27.7%
   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 (Hugger Elementary School)6777.8
 10.8%
   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 (Hugger Elementary School)6680
 14%
   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 (Hugger Elementary School)72.563.6
 8.9%
   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 (Hugger Elementary School)73.547.7
 25.8%
   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 (Hugger Elementary School)38.238.6
 0.4%
   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 Students548519
 5.3%
African American35
 66.7%
American Indian33
Asian2031
 55%
Hispanic1724
 41.2%
Pacific Islander00
White487435
 10.7%
Two or More Races1821
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients4.6%8.3%
 3.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Hugger Elementary School

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

High : Hart Middle School
High : Stoney Creek High School

Students at Hugger Elementary School are 84% White, 6% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 519 students attended Hugger Elementary School.

Yes. Hugger Elementary School ranks in the top 7.7% of Michigan elementary schools.


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