Heritage School

Summary:

Heritage School is an elementary school located in Stockbridge, Michigan, serving grades 3-6 with a total enrollment of 322 students. The school is part of the Stockbridge Community Schools district, which is ranked 389 out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Heritage School faces several challenges, including a lack of racial diversity, with a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.24%) compared to the state average and nearby schools. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by M-Step test scores, is generally below the state average and the performance of nearby schools, such as Navigator Upper Elementary School and South Meadows Elementary School. Heritage School has also experienced relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.4% to 22.2% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

Additionally, Heritage School has a significant percentage of students (44.41%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a higher proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds compared to the state average. The school's statewide ranking has steadily declined over the past several years, from 553 out of 1,533 Michigan elementary schools in 2013-2014 to 875 out of 1,486 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance is not keeping pace with other schools in the state. To address these issues, the school and district may need to implement targeted interventions, review resource allocation, and explore strategies to improve student engagement and academic achievement.


Detail:

Public 3-6

 222 Western St
       Stockbridge, MI  49285-9807


(517) 851-8600

District: Stockbridge Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
875th of 1,486 Michigan Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,161 Help


Students who attend Heritage School usually attend:

High:    Stockbridge JrSr High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  322

Racial breakdown:

White:
92.2%
Hispanic:
4.3%
African American:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  44.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Heritage School ranks worse than 58.9% of elementary schools in Michigan. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.63. (See more...)
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Compare Details Heritage 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 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.84. (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 (92.2%), Hispanic (4.3%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 44.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Heritage School is 15. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Heritage School is $14,161.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Heritage School:

SchoolDigger ranks Heritage School 875th of 1486 Michigan public elementary schools. (See Heritage School in the ranking list.)

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Stockbridge Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Stockbridge Community Schools 389th of 610 Michigan school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Heritage School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Heritage School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.21 1082nd 1545 30.0%
2007 54.93 890th 1565 43.1%
2008 59.06 791st 1577 49.8%
2009 58.46 832nd 1589 47.6%
2010 57.89 903rd 1552 41.8%
2011 66.18 582nd 1552 62.5%
2012 56.24 706th 1566 54.9%
2013 59.56 642nd 1563 58.9%
2014 64.15 553rd 1533 63.9%
2015 59.90 628th 1580 60.3%
2016 54.23 718th 1548 53.6%
2017 44.20 784th 1466 46.5%
2018 56.66 673rd 1448 53.5%
2019 48.93 685th 1408 51.3%
2021 38.67 694th 1153 39.8%
2022 44.19 702nd 1344 47.8%
2023 47.20 732nd 1470 50.2%
2024 38.63 875th 1486 41.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Heritage School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.22 97th 195 50.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Heritage School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.71 550th 1397 60.6%
2019 48.04 586th 1134 48.3%
2021 57.60 261st 749 65.2%
2022 54.34 444th 1099 59.6%
2023 46.46 689th 1350 49.0%
2024 38.12 841st 1381 39.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Heritage School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.39 583rd 1443 59.6%
2019 55.00 506th 1171 56.8%
2021 47.03 448th 902 50.3%
2022 35.59 710th 1106 35.8%
2023 41.45 742nd 1321 43.8%
2024 30.96 928th 1342 30.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Heritage School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.42 749th 1446 48.2%
2019 35.43 783rd 1196 34.5%
2021 38.13 562nd 915 38.6%
2022 39.75 681st 1139 40.2%
2023 41.86 756th 1334 43.3%
2024 35.63 848th 1347 37.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Heritage School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.45 690th 1253 44.9%
2019 39.08 697th 1128 38.2%
2021 32.19 704th 1005 30.0%
2022 32.98 743rd 1102 32.6%
2023 32.23 835th 1198 30.3%
2024 24.73 943rd 1204 21.7%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Heritage School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MI State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2015 67.28 255th 919 72.3%
2016 64.21 279th 894 68.8%
2017 54.84 307th 821 62.6%
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Data source: test scores: Michigan Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Heritage School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2004 379 3 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 395
2005 365 3 3 13 0 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 342 2 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 357
2007 336 3 2 13 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2008 355 2 1 13 n/a n/a n/a 1 372
2009 374 3 0 15 0 n/a n/a 0 392
2010 390 0 0 20 0 n/a n/a 1 411
2011 321 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 336
2012 323 1 0 9 0 0 0 0 333
2013 313 3 0 11 1 0 3 0 331
2014 318 3 0 10 0 0 3 0 334
2015 407 4 0 13 0 0 3 0 427
2016 421 5 1 14 0 1 3 0 445
2017 407 5 1 14 0 1 1 0 429
2018 372 3 1 20 0 1 4 0 401
2019 328 5 1 19 1 0 4 0 358
2020 316 4 1 18 0 0 3 0 342
2021 278 6 0 16 0 0 2 0 302
2022 285 5 3 15 0 0 0 0 308
2023 297 5 5 14 0 0 1 0 322

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 Heritage School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 395 23.1 17.1 n/a
2005 384 23.4 16.4 32
2006 357 21.5 16.6 30
2007 354 20.5 17.3 38.4
2008 372 21.6 17.2 32.6
2009 392 21.5 18.2 35.7
2010 411 26.2 15.6 42.4
2011 336 23.0 14.6 46.4
2012 333 18.9 17.5 45.6
2013 331 17.6 18.7 45
2014 334 18.9 17.6 43.1
2015 427 25.0 17.0 34.7
2016 445 25.0 17.8 38.7
2017 429 25.6 16.7 41.5
2018 401 22.5 17.8 45.1
2019 358 19.3 18.5 47.2
2020 342 19.1 17.8 48.5
2021 302 17.9 16.8 47
2022 308 18.9 16.2 45.8
2023 322 21.4 15.0 44.4

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 Heritage School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2004 395 23.1 17.1 n/a
2005 384 23.4 16.4 32
2006 357 21.5 16.6 30
2007 354 20.5 17.3 38.4
2008 372 21.6 17.2 32.6
2009 392 21.5 18.2 35.7
2010 411 26.2 15.6 42.4
2011 336 23.0 14.6 46.4
2012 333 18.9 17.5 45.6
2013 331 17.6 18.7 45
2014 334 18.9 17.6 43.1
2015 427 25.0 17.0 34.7
2016 445 25.0 17.8 38.7
2017 429 25.6 16.7 41.5
2018 401 22.5 17.8 45.1
2019 358 19.3 18.5 47.2
2020 342 19.1 17.8 48.5
2021 302 17.9 16.8 47
2022 308 18.9 16.2 45.8
2023 322 21.4 15.0 44.4

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 Heritage School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $544 (5.6%) $9,193 (94.4%) $9,738
2020 $663 (6.3%) $9,819 (93.7%) $10,482
2021 $1,208 (10.7%) $10,080 (89.3%) $11,288
2022 $892 (7.7%) $10,711 (92.3%) $11,603
2023 $1,585 (11.2%) $12,576 (88.8%) $14,161

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Heritage School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 685th of 1408 Elementary schoolsRanks 732nd of 1470 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Heritage School)55.439.3
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Stockbridge Community Schools)55.439.3
 16.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.140.9
 4.2%
3rd Grade Math (Heritage School)55.437.1
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Stockbridge Community Schools)55.437.1
 18.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Michigan)46.742.9
 3.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage School)54.740.2
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Stockbridge Community Schools)54.740.2
 14.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)45.844.3
 1.5%
4th Grade Math (Heritage School)52.340.7
 11.6%
   4th Grade Math (Stockbridge Community Schools)52.340.7
 11.6%
   4th Grade Math (Michigan)41.838.6
 3.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage School)46.941.4
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Stockbridge Community Schools)46.941.4
 5.5%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)46.243.9
 2.3%
5th Grade Math (Heritage School)27.638.6
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Stockbridge Community Schools)27.638.6
 11%
   5th Grade Math (Michigan)34.831.5
 3.3%
5th Grade Social Studies (Heritage School)12.218.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Stockbridge Community Schools)12.218.6
 6.4%
   5th Grade Social Studies (Michigan)17.418.6
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Heritage School)43.232.1
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Stockbridge Community Schools)43.232.1
 11.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Michigan)41.737.5
 4.2%
6th Grade Math (Heritage School)24.233.3
 9.1%
   6th Grade Math (Stockbridge Community Schools)24.233.3
 9.1%
   6th Grade Math (Michigan)35.129.6
 5.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students358322
 10.1%
African American55
American Indian10
 100%
Asian15
 400%
Hispanic1914
 26.3%
Pacific Islander00
White328297
 9.5%
Two or More Races41
 75%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.2%44.4%
 2.8%


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Students who attend Heritage School usually go on to attend:

High : Stockbridge JrSr High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 322 students attended Heritage School.

Heritage School ranks 875th of 1486 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Heritage School are 92% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American, 2% Asian.


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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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