Soo Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-69% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 49%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
Total Students (19-20)
157 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
9 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-69%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-59%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(19-20)3%
1%
Asian
(19-20)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(19-20)1%
8%
Black
(19-20)1%
18%
White
(19-20)92%
66%
Hawaiian
(19-20)1%
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)2%
4%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
36%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
13%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MI state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Soo Hill Elementary School?
157 students attend Soo Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Soo Hill Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Soo Hill Elementary School offer ?
Soo Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3
What school district is Soo Hill Elementary School part of?
Soo Hill Elementary School is part of Escanaba Area 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ School District.
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