C
Below Average
52/100

Homestead Hills Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 7048 SEVERANCE ST, Benzonia, MI 49616
Overall
C
52/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 23rd percentile in Michigan
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

52
Repit Score
out of 100
208
Students
enrolled
11.9:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%23/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%93/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−9 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency17% (−19 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%17%reading -18 pts, math -34 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income27%12%reading -9 pts, math -19 pts9th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 7048 SEVERANCE ST
City Benzonia
ZIP Code 49616
District 2604950
NCES School ID 260495004183
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49616

Understanding the community around Homestead Hills Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $43,167
Per Capita Income $30,256
Poverty Rate 18.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.6%
High School or Higher 93.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $193,600
Median Rent $800
Owner-Occupied 88.2%
Renter-Occupied 11.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Homestead Hills Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.4%
Female 48.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.1%
Two or More Races 7.2%
Hispanic/Latino 5.8%
American Indian 1.0%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 208
Teachers (FTE) 17.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.9:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Homestead Hills Elementary School?
Homestead Hills Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 52 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Homestead Hills Elementary School?
Homestead Hills Elementary School has 208 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.9:1.
What grades does Homestead Hills Elementary School serve?
Homestead Hills Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Homestead Hills Elementary School receive per student?
Homestead Hills Elementary School receives $19,159 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Homestead Hills Elementary School in 49616 ▼
Avg Home Value
$337,873
Avg Monthly Rent
$927
1-Year Change
+10.2%
% Renters
11.8%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026