Serving 194 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hoover 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
194 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)10-14%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤20%
23%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
6%
9%
Black
29%
18%
White
57%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Hoover Elementary School?
194 students attend Hoover Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Hoover Elementary School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hoover Elementary School?
Hoover Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hoover Elementary School offer ?
Hoover Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Hoover Elementary School part of?
Hoover Elementary School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.
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