Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Francis A Higgins Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Francis A Higgins Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Francis A Higgins Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Francis A Higgins Elementary School?
433 students attend Francis A Higgins Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Francis A Higgins Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Francis A Higgins Elementary School?
Francis A Higgins Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Francis A Higgins Elementary School offer ?
Francis A Higgins Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Francis A Higgins Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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