Serving 209 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Homestead Hills Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 209 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Homestead Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Homestead Hills Elementary School's student population of 209 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
209 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Rankings
Homestead Hills Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homestead Hills Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2336 out of 3025 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
87%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Homestead Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Homestead Hills Elementary School is ranked #2336 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Homestead Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Homestead Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Betsie Valley School, Frankfort Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Homestead Hills Elementary School?
209 students attend Homestead Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Homestead Hills Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Homestead Hills Elementary School?
Homestead Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
What grades does Homestead Hills Elementary School offer ?
Homestead Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Homestead Hills Elementary School part of?
Homestead Hills Elementary School is part of Benzie County Central Schools.
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