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Holland Heights vs. Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School

Should you attend Holland Heights or Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Holland Heights
856 E 12th St
Holland, MI 49423
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School
513 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Holland Heights ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 249 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Holland Heights 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 396 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
249 students
396 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Holland Heights over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Holland Heights.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
22 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Holland Heights over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Holland Heights with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Holland City School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1440 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#667 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Holland Heights, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)
35-39%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holland Heights who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Holland City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
65-69%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holland Heights who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Holland City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Holland Heights who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Holland City School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Holland Heights by grade.
This chart displays the students of Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
60
66
Grade 1 Students
50
65
Grade 2 Students
34
63
Grade 3 Students
32
70
Grade 4 Students
35
66
Grade 5 Students
38
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Holland Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Holland City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
n/a
% Asian
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Holland Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Holland City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
47%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Holland Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Holland City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
12%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Holland Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Holland City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Holland Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Holland City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Holland Heights, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Holland City School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.70
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Holland Heights, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Holland City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
27%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Holland Heights, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Holland City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Holland Heights, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Holland City School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Black River ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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