Hale Creek Elementary School

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Hale Creek Elementary School is a public magnet elementary school in Romulus, Michigan, serving 215 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. The school is part of the Romulus Community Schools district, which is ranked 480 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Hale Creek Elementary faces significant challenges, including a high percentage of African American students (62.79%), a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism (from 9.6% to 58.5%), and consistently low academic performance compared to the state and nearby schools. For example, in 2023-2024, only 34% of 3rd graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 39.6%. The school also has a very high percentage of students (over 88%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Despite higher spending per student, the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting the need for a more targeted, evidence-based approach to address the root causes of these issues.

When compared to nearby schools, Hale Creek stands out as the lowest-performing school in the region. For example, Brown Elementary School, which is part of the Huron School District, consistently outperforms Hale Creek across all grade levels and subject areas, with significantly higher proficiency rates. Addressing the high rates of chronic absenteeism at Hale Creek should be a top priority, as it is likely a major contributor to the school's academic challenges.


Detail:

Public, Magnet K-5

 16200 Harrison
       Romulus, MI  48174-3060


(734) 532-1353

District: Romulus Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1029th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $19,445 Help


Students who attend Hale Creek Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Romulus Middle School
High:    Romulus Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.2 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

African American:
62.8%
White:
23.3%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hale Creek Elementary School ranks worse than 69.2% of elementary schools in Michigan. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Romulus Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.29. (See more...)
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Compare Details Hale Creek Elementary School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2010 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.94. (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 Hale Creek Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Romulus Community Schools District. Racial makeup is: African American (62.8%), White (23.3%), two or more races (7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Romulus Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hale Creek Elementary School is 16.2. 2 elementary schools in the Romulus Community Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hale Creek Elementary School is $19,445, which is the 2nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Romulus Community Schools District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hale Creek Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hale Creek Elementary School 1029th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Hale Creek Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Romulus Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Romulus Community Schools 480th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hale Creek Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Hale Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.77 1363rd 1545 11.8%
2007 26.44 1357th 1565 13.3%
2008 21.47 1398th 1577 11.4%
2009 18.83 1423rd 1589 10.4%
2010 28.59 1325th 1552 14.6%
2011 26.14 1334th 1552 14.0%
2012 27.57 1246th 1566 20.4%
2013 17.04 1350th 1563 13.6%
2014 16.82 1326th 1533 13.5%
2015 21.97 1263rd 1580 20.1%
2016 12.64 1353rd 1548 12.6%
2017 18.18 1192nd 1466 18.7%
2018 17.95 1246th 1448 14.0%
2019 14.10 1221st 1408 13.3%
2022 18.30 1095th 1344 18.5%
2023 21.82 1120th 1470 23.8%
2024 29.29 1029th 1486 30.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Hale Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.99 333rd 403 17.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Hale Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.02 1090th 1397 22.0%
2019 22.64 939th 1134 17.2%
2022 28.53 820th 1099 25.4%
2023 28.38 983rd 1350 27.2%
2024 39.56 815th 1381 41.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Hale Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.34 1138th 1443 21.1%
2019 21.63 957th 1171 18.3%
2022 22.74 895th 1106 19.1%
2023 28.51 930th 1321 29.6%
2024 24.55 1032nd 1342 23.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Hale Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.23 1242nd 1446 14.1%
2019 14.41 1065th 1196 11.0%
2023 19.29 1075th 1334 19.4%
2024 33.06 888th 1347 34.1%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Hale Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.39 280th 475 41.1%
2019 50.20 93rd 212 56.1%
2022 39.76 84th 158 46.8%
2023 41.53 166th 321 48.3%
2024 50.73 138th 348 60.3%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Hale Creek Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.27 978th 1253 21.9%
2023 41.99 704th 1198 41.2%
2024 59.45 464th 1204 61.5%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Hale Creek Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 47.91 545th 806 32.4%
2007 40.06 618th 823 24.9%
2008 34.10 664th 839 20.9%
2009 6.77 803rd 847 5.2%
2010 38.94 656th 851 22.9%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Hale Creek Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 341 60 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 404
1989 334 62 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1990 456 51 1 17 1 n/a n/a 0 526
1991 431 53 4 8 0 n/a n/a 14 510
1992 405 75 3 8 4 n/a n/a 0 495
1993 394 80 1 6 19 n/a n/a 0 500
1994 366 93 1 4 18 n/a n/a 0 482
1995 379 71 1 6 15 n/a n/a 0 472
1996 379 71 1 6 15 n/a n/a 0 472
1997 393 108 3 8 15 n/a n/a -5 522
1998 362 123 2 12 11 n/a n/a 0 510
1999 322 130 2 7 14 n/a n/a 0 475
2000 304 105 2 12 10 n/a n/a 0 433
2001 319 98 6 13 14 n/a n/a 0 450
2002 201 116 0 9 10 n/a n/a 0 336
2003 201 116 0 9 10 n/a n/a 0 336
2004 196 119 0 12 5 n/a n/a 0 332
2005 182 104 0 8 2 n/a n/a 0 296
2006 172 98 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 282
2007 185 151 1 11 2 n/a n/a 0 350
2008 177 154 1 9 1 n/a n/a 1 343
2009 178 142 1 6 1 n/a n/a 2 330
2010 161 124 1 6 1 n/a n/a 0 293
2011 154 234 0 5 0 0 0 0 393
2012 146 218 1 6 0 0 2 0 373
2013 99 169 1 4 0 0 7 0 280
2014 91 201 1 14 0 0 21 0 328
2015 70 216 2 15 0 0 21 0 324
2016 96 227 3 9 0 0 15 0 350
2017 112 204 4 7 0 0 8 0 335
2018 84 192 2 6 0 0 14 0 298
2019 72 185 2 5 1 0 16 0 281
2020 72 174 1 8 1 0 13 0 269
2021 62 160 1 16 0 0 15 0 254
2022 70 140 1 13 0 0 17 0 241
2023 50 135 1 14 0 0 15 0 215

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 Hale Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 404 n/a n/a n/a
1989 401 n/a n/a 17.5
1990 526 23.0 22.8 19
1991 510 n/a n/a n/a
1992 495 n/a n/a 32.3
1993 500 n/a 0.0 40
1994 482 19.8 24.3 32.6
1995 472 18.0 26.2 35
1996 472 18.0 26.2 35
1997 522 15.0 34.8 32.8
1998 510 22.0 23.2 38.6
1999 475 22.0 21.6 39.4
2000 433 23.0 18.8 52.9
2001 450 20.5 22.0 47.1
2002 336 20.8 16.2 43.8
2003 336 20.8 16.2 43.8
2004 332 19.8 16.8 44.3
2005 296 16.4 18.0 50.3
2006 282 15.7 18.0 55.3
2007 350 18.1 19.3 57.4
2008 343 15.2 22.6 61.4
2009 330 17.7 18.6 72.9
2010 293 14.3 20.4 72
2011 393 17.9 21.8 82.4
2012 373 19.7 18.9 83.6
2013 280 17.8 15.7 85.7
2014 328 15.5 21.1 88.1
2015 324 16.0 20.2 74.4
2016 350 17.0 20.5 72.6
2017 335 17.1 19.5 72.8
2018 298 15.6 19.0 83.9
2019 281 17.4 16.1 80.8
2020 269 18.4 14.6 78.1
2021 254 17.2 14.7 79.9
2022 241 16.2 14.8 83.8
2023 215 13.2 16.2 88.4

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 Hale Creek Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 404 n/a n/a n/a
1989 401 n/a n/a 17.5
1990 526 23.0 22.8 19
1991 510 n/a n/a n/a
1992 495 n/a n/a 32.3
1993 500 n/a 0.0 40
1994 482 19.8 24.3 32.6
1995 472 18.0 26.2 35
1996 472 18.0 26.2 35
1997 522 15.0 34.8 32.8
1998 510 22.0 23.2 38.6
1999 475 22.0 21.6 39.4
2000 433 23.0 18.8 52.9
2001 450 20.5 22.0 47.1
2002 336 20.8 16.2 43.8
2003 336 20.8 16.2 43.8
2004 332 19.8 16.8 44.3
2005 296 16.4 18.0 50.3
2006 282 15.7 18.0 55.3
2007 350 18.1 19.3 57.4
2008 343 15.2 22.6 61.4
2009 330 17.7 18.6 72.9
2010 293 14.3 20.4 72
2011 393 17.9 21.8 82.4
2012 373 19.7 18.9 83.6
2013 280 17.8 15.7 85.7
2014 328 15.5 21.1 88.1
2015 324 16.0 20.2 74.4
2016 350 17.0 20.5 72.6
2017 335 17.1 19.5 72.8
2018 298 15.6 19.0 83.9
2019 281 17.4 16.1 80.8
2020 269 18.4 14.6 78.1
2021 254 17.2 14.7 79.9
2022 241 16.2 14.8 83.8
2023 215 13.2 16.2 88.4

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 Hale Creek Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $11,379 (82.6%) $2,394 (17.4%) $13,774
2020 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2021 $00 (NaN) $00 (NaN) $00
2022 $15,770 (94.6%) $904 (5.4%) $16,674
2023 $3,877 (19.9%) $15,568 (80.1%) $19,445

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hale Creek 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 1221st of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 1120th of 1470 Elementary schools
 10.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hale Creek Elementary School)19.224.2
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Romulus Community Schools)34.325.3
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Hale Creek Elementary School)40.433.3
 7.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Romulus Community Schools)43.330
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hale Creek Elementary School)25.540.5
 15%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Romulus Community Schools)3237.6
 5.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Hale Creek Elementary School)12.724.3
 11.6%
   4th Grade Math (Romulus Community Schools)23.523.2
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hale Creek Elementary School)26.818.8
 8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Romulus Community Schools)30.528
 2.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Hale Creek Elementary School)12.212.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Math (Romulus Community Schools)21.318.9
 2.4%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students281215
 23.5%
African American185135
 27%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic514
 180%
Pacific Islander00
White7250
 30.6%
Two or More Races1615
 6.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients80.8%88.4%
 7.6%


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Hale Creek Elementary School ranks 1029th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 215 students attended Hale Creek Elementary School.

Students who attend Hale Creek Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Romulus Middle School
High : Romulus Senior High School

Students at Hale Creek Elementary School are 63% African American, 23% White, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.


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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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