B+
Above Average
82/100

Spring Mills Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3150 HARVEY LAKE RD, Highland, MI 48356
Overall
B+
82/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
B+
0.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 71st percentile in Michigan
Growth
B
Students gain 1.09 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
B+
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

82
Repit Score
out of 100
417
Students
enrolled
18.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%71/1000.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.09 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 65th percentile in Michigan (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% 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 −2 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 proficiency45% (−1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency41% (+5 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
White47%42%reading -8 pts, math -9 pts35th percentile (list)
Low-income32%32%reading -4 pts, math +1 pts39th 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 3150 HARVEY LAKE RD
City Highland
ZIP Code 48356
District 2618990
NCES School ID 261899005583
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 48356

Understanding the community around Spring Mills Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $100,469
Per Capita Income $43,496
Poverty Rate 3.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 50.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.8%
High School or Higher 97.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $313,400
Median Rent $792
Owner-Occupied 92.4%
Renter-Occupied 7.6%
View full data for ZIP 48356 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Spring Mills Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 92.3%
Hispanic/Latino 3.4%
Two or More Races 2.9%
Black 0.5%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 417
Teachers (FTE) 23.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Spring Mills Elementary School?
Spring Mills Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 82 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Spring Mills Elementary School?
Spring Mills Elementary School has 417 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1.
What grades does Spring Mills Elementary School serve?
Spring Mills Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Spring Mills Elementary School receive per student?
Spring Mills Elementary School receives $19,556 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Spring Mills Elementary School in 48356 ▼
Avg Home Value
$379,079
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,080
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
7.6%

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