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Hawkins Elementary School

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Hawkins Elementary School ranks 265 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-4

265^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 82% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Hawkins Elementary School in Brighton, MI, serves 551 students in Kindergarten through 4th grade and is part of the highly-rated Brighton Area Schools district, which ranks in the 96th percentile statewide.

Hawkins has a strong history of academic success, consistently ranking in the top 20% of Michigan elementary schools over the past decade. The school's best years were in the early 2020s when it earned 5-star ratings and ranked in the 94th-96th percentile. However, the most recent school year shows a notable dip, with Hawkins slipping to a 4-star rating and ranking 265th out of 1,492 schools (82nd percentile). This decline is most pronounced in 4th-grade scores, where proficiency rates in both ELA (48.6%) and math (57%) fell significantly below the district averages of 64% and 71.1%, respectively. Interestingly, 3rd-grade scores remain close to district averages, suggesting the issue may be specific to the current 4th-grade cohort. When compared to its district peers, Hawkins now trails Spencer Road Elementary School, Hornung Elementary School, and Hilton Road Elementary School, all of which rank in the 93rd-95th percentile this year.

Despite the recent academic dip, Hawkins has several notable strengths. The school boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate among its district peers at just 9.3%, far better than the state average of 27.9%. Hawkins also spends more per student ($14,856) than most of its peer schools, indicating that resources are not the issue. Additionally, the school excels at supporting students from low-income families, ranking in the 83rd percentile for effectiveness with this subgroup. While Hawkins remains a solidly above-average school that outperforms many nearby options like Whitmore Lake Elementary School and Three Fires Elementary, it now sits in a competitive middle-ground among the region's best schools, such as Hartland Lakes Elementary School. School leadership will need to investigate the root causes of the recent 4th-grade performance decline to reverse the trend and return to its former 5-star status.

551

Students ?

17.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,856

Per pupil spending ?

11.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8900 Lee Rd
Brighton, MI 48116-2000

(810) 299-3900

District: Brighton Area Schools

Students who attend Hawkins Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Maltby Intermediate School
	Scranton Middle School
High:	Brighton High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

3.3%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2016 → 82nd in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (57% vs 40% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 18% of Michigan elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Near the bottom of Brighton Area Schools's ranking

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school57%

District avg66%

Michigan avg40%

265^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 18%▼ down 1 pts since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

4^th of 4Elementary Schools in the Brighton Area Schools

26^th of 625Brighton Area Schools among Michigan districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	79.8	265 of 1492	82.2%	★★★★☆
2025	72.1	384 of 1488	74.2%	★★★★☆
2024	79.4	259 of 1486	82.6%	★★★★☆
2023	93.3	62 of 1470	95.8%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	64 of 1344	95.2%	★★★★★
2021	89.9	69 of 1153	94.0%	★★★★★
2019	88.8	107 of 1408	92.4%	★★★★★
2018	93.9	54 of 1448	96.3%	★★★★★
2017	84.2	148 of 1466	89.9%	★★★★☆
2016	79.8	255 of 1548	83.5%	★★★★☆
2015	80.2	261 of 1580	83.5%	★★★★☆
2014	81.1	223 of 1533	85.5%	★★★★☆
2013	83.1	190 of 1563	87.8%	★★★★☆
2012	79.7	264 of 1566	83.1%	★★★★☆
2011	77.4	275 of 1552	82.3%	★★★★☆
2010	79.1	166 of 1552	89.3%	★★★★☆
2009	78.7	246 of 1589	84.5%	★★★★☆
2008	77.9	267 of 1577	83.1%	★★★★☆
2007	78.2	235 of 1565	85.0%	★★★★☆
2006	78.6	207 of 1545	86.6%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	67.9	361 of 1343	73.1%	★★★★☆
2025	65.0	400 of 1338	70.1%	★★★★☆
2024	80.6	196 of 1342	85.4%	★★★★☆
2023	84.5	144 of 1321	89.1%	★★★★☆
2022	92.9	36 of 1106	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	92.0	27 of 902	97.0%	★★★★★
2019	83.9	119 of 1171	89.8%	★★★★☆
2018	91.5	64 of 1443	95.6%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	67.0	347 of 1352	74.3%	★★★★☆
2025	75.6	226 of 1346	83.2%	★★★★☆
2024	66.5	340 of 1381	75.4%	★★★★☆
2023	85.4	103 of 1350	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	89.2	47 of 1134	95.9%	★★★★★
2018	95.3	16 of 1397	98.9%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	82.2	206 of 1372	85.0%	★★★★☆
2025	70.1	366 of 1366	73.2%	★★★★☆
2024	69.9	363 of 1347	73.1%	★★★★☆
2023	97.3	12 of 1334	99.1%	★★★★★
2022	92.4	49 of 1139	95.7%	★★★★★
2021	83.9	94 of 915	89.7%	★★★★☆
2019	89.7	72 of 1196	94.0%	★★★★★
2018	93.6	45 of 1446	96.9%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	46.8	117 of 225	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	69.2	44 of 195	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	63.8	8 of 22	63.6%	★★★★☆
2018	61.5	115 of 403	71.5%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	71.8	301 of 1199	74.9%	★★★★☆
2025	59.4	460 of 1206	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2024	71.0	304 of 1204	74.8%	★★★★☆
2023	90.6	66 of 1198	94.5%	★★★★★
2022	90.7	60 of 1102	94.6%	★★★★★
2021	86.0	87 of 1005	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	83.4	133 of 1128	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	90.8	59 of 1253	95.3%	★★★★★

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Male (2026)85th percentile+3 vs school

White (2026)75th percentile-7 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)74th percentile-8 vs school

Female (2026)73rd percentile-9 vs school

Special Education (2024)48th percentile-35 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Math59%+18 vs state

English Language Arts55%+15 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				M-Step English Language Arts (2026)				M-Step Math (2026)				M-Step Science (2026)	M-Step Social Studies (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 6th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Math 6th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hawkins Elementary School	Public	K-4	8900 Lee Rd	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 299-3900	551	32	17.1	11.8%	494 (89.7%)	3 (0.5%)	22 (4.0%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.3%)	79.8	265^th of 1492 public elementary schools	82.2%		72.1	384^th of 1488 public elementary schools	74.2%	119	61.0	48.6			61.9	57.0					$14,856	$572	$14,284
Spencer Road Elementary School	Public	K-4	10639 Spencer Rd	Brighton	48114	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(810) 299-4350	507	29	17.3	14.0%	473 (93.3%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.4%)	4 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	92.3	97^th of 1492 public elementary schools	93.5%		92.1	90^th of 1488 public elementary schools	94.0%	7	58.1	68.6			74.3	74.5					$14,482	$673	$13,809
Hornung Elementary School	Public	K-4	4680 Bauer Rd	Brighton	48116	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 299-4450	558	31	18.0	9.1%	525 (94.1%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.7%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (1.6%)	93.2	80^th of 1492 public elementary schools	94.6%		94.5	60^th of 1488 public elementary schools	96.0%	20	61.2	74.3			67.0	79.6					$13,402	$572	$12,830
Hilton Road Elementary School	Public	K-4	9600 Hilton Rd	Brighton	48114	Livingston County	Brighton Area Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 299-3950	507	29	17.6	7.3%	454 (89.5%)	4 (0.8%)	23 (4.5%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (3.6%)	92.7	91^st of 1492 public elementary schools	93.9%		87.2	170^th of 1488 public elementary schools	88.6%	79	63.2	64.0			75.8	73.0					$14,950	$655	$14,294
William A Brummer Elementary School	Public	K-5	9919 N Rushton Rd	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 573-8520	469	28	17.0	16.2%	419 (89.3%)	7 (1.5%)	16 (3.4%)	6 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (4.5%)	79.4	271^st of 1492 public elementary schools	81.8%		83	229^th of 1488 public elementary schools	84.6%	42	51.2	54.0	59.0		57.1	58.7	48.7		59.0	39.7	$13,780	$775	$13,004
Kent Lake Elementary School	Public	K-5	30181 Kent Lake Rd	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 573-8350	518	30	17.1	24.1%	430 (83.0%)	5 (1.0%)	32 (6.2%)	34 (6.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (2.9%)	77	306^th of 1492 public elementary schools	79.5%		76.9	308^th of 1488 public elementary schools	79.3%	2	57.3	44.2	66.3		62.7	49.4	45.9		53.1	38.8	$14,457	$586	$13,872
Whitmore Lake Elementary School	Public	K-6	1077 Barker Rd	Whitmore Lake	48189	Washtenaw County	Whitmore Lake Public School District	No	No	No	Yes	(734) 449-2051	401	34	11.9	38.9%	337 (84.0%)	13 (3.2%)	19 (4.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (7.5%)	50.5	688^th of 1492 public elementary schools	53.9%		57.2	606^th of 1488 public elementary schools	59.3%	82	40.9	39.6	45.6		50.0	43.1	24.6		38.6	26.3	$19,841	$813	$19,029
Hartland Lakes Elementary School	Public	K-4	687 Taylor Rd	Brighton	48114	Livingston County	Hartland Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(810) 626-2700	457	30	15.4	11.6%	433 (94.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	91.9	102^nd of 1492 public elementary schools	93.2%		90.3	117^th of 1488 public elementary schools	92.1%	15	81.4	60.5			72.2	64.2					$13,576	$570	$13,006
Three Fires Elementary	Public	K-5	4125 Crooked Lake Rd	Howell	48843	Livingston County	Howell Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(517) 548-6387	753	46	16.4	33.6%	672 (89.2%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.6%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (4.4%)	45.2	773^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	48.2%		54.9	648^th of 1488 public elementary schools	56.5%	125	31.1	43.7	38.5		31.8	42.1	30.3		33.0	33.9	$15,410	$901	$14,509
Frank E Bartlett School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	350 School St	South Lyon	48178	Oakland County	South Lyon Community Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(248) 573-8300	483	28	17.4	18.2%	384 (79.5%)	12 (2.5%)	28 (5.8%)	45 (9.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.7%)	69.2	420^th of 1492 public elementary schools	71.8%		70	411^th of 1488 public elementary schools	72.4%	9	44.1	60.5	50.0		52.2	62.2	37.8		44.6	32.4	$13,775	$812	$12,963

Frequently Asked Questions about Hawkins Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Hawkins Elementary School?

Students at Hawkins Elementary School are 90% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What schools do graduates of Hawkins Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Hawkins Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Maltby Intermediate School
Middle : Scranton Middle School
High : Brighton High School

How many students attend Hawkins Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 551 students attended Hawkins Elementary School.

What district is Hawkins Elementary School in?

Brighton Area Schools

Is Hawkins Elementary School a good school?

Hawkins Elementary School ranks 265^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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