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Kurtz Elementary School

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Kurtz Elementary School ranks 229 th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-7

229^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 85% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Kurtz Elementary School in Milford, MI, is a mid-sized school within the Huron Valley Schools district, serving 400 students in grades PK through 7 and has earned a 4-star rating thanks to a remarkable climb in state rankings over the past few years.

Kurtz has shown exceptional recent growth, jumping from the 73rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 85th percentile in 2025-2026—a rate of improvement unmatched by nearby schools like Highland Elementary or Johnson Elementary. The school particularly shines in 5th grade, where proficiency rates in ELA (61%), Math (47.5%), Science (59.3%), and Social Studies (44.1%) consistently beat district and state averages by 12 to 14 percentage points. This strength in upper elementary suggests solid preparation for the middle school transition. Kurtz also stands out for student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 16.2%—far better than the district average of 22.6% and the state average of 27.9%. Its performance now rivals top area schools like Lakewood Elementary and Commerce Elementary, though it still trails Commerce slightly in a few subjects like 5th-grade Science (59.3% vs. 65.3%).

One unique feature is Kurtz's grade span of PK through 7, which is unusual compared to most nearby schools that only serve K-5. The school's turnaround story is compelling—5th-grade Social Studies proficiency nearly doubled from 30.3% in 2022-2023 to 44.1% in 2025-2026. While overall performance is strong, 3rd-grade ELA proficiency (49.2%) falls just below the district average (49.7%), suggesting a potential area for early literacy focus. With per-student spending of $18,559, Kurtz uses its resources effectively to drive achievement, delivering outcomes comparable to schools with similar or lower budgets.

400

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,559

Per pupil spending ?

28.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1350 Kurtz Dr
Milford, MI 48381-2133

(248) 684-8025

District: Huron Valley Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

85.5%

Hispanic:

10.8%

Two or more races:

2.5%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 77th percentile in 2016 → 85th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (56% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 15% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 8 percentile points since 2016

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school56%

District avg46%

Michigan avg38%

229^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 15%▲ up 8 pts since 2016

From top 23% (2016) to top 15% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 8Elementary Schools in the Huron Valley Schools

162^nd of 625Huron Valley 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	83.2	229 of 1492	84.7%	★★★★☆
2025	80.0	272 of 1488	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	70.0	407 of 1486	72.6%	★★★★☆
2023	62.0	520 of 1470	64.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	55.2	557 of 1344	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2021	63.0	354 of 1153	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	65.4	435 of 1408	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	61.0	598 of 1448	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	60.8	496 of 1466	66.2%	★★★☆☆
2016	73.3	355 of 1548	77.1%	★★★★☆
2015	80.4	258 of 1580	83.7%	★★★★☆
2014	67.6	475 of 1533	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	74.8	347 of 1563	77.8%	★★★★☆
2012	78.6	289 of 1566	81.5%	★★★★☆
2011	77.0	284 of 1552	81.7%	★★★★☆
2010	78.9	175 of 1552	88.7%	★★★★☆
2009	85.5	63 of 1589	96.0%	★★★★★
2008	79.8	215 of 1577	86.4%	★★★★☆
2007	81.1	171 of 1565	89.1%	★★★★☆
2006	69.3	459 of 1545	70.3%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	73.2	282 of 1343	79.0%	★★★★☆
2025	72.2	309 of 1338	76.9%	★★★★☆
2024	52.1	588 of 1342	56.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	59.6	465 of 1321	64.8%	★★★☆☆
2022	36.5	696 of 1106	37.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	40.5	532 of 902	41.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	61.7	410 of 1171	65.0%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.1	615 of 1443	57.4%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	60.0	446 of 1352	67.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	61.8	425 of 1346	68.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.3	573 of 1381	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	53.1	561 of 1350	58.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	49.8	515 of 1099	53.1%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.8	706 of 1134	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	51.8	693 of 1397	50.4%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	84.5	186 of 1372	86.4%	★★★★☆
2025	80.3	235 of 1366	82.8%	★★★★☆
2024	74.0	292 of 1347	78.3%	★★★★☆
2023	54.5	565 of 1334	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.4	383 of 1139	66.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.2	235 of 915	74.3%	★★★★☆
2019	58.8	446 of 1196	62.7%	★★★☆☆
2018	60.3	564 of 1446	61.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	78.7	227 of 1199	81.1%	★★★★☆
2025	77.1	244 of 1206	79.8%	★★★★☆
2024	66.4	366 of 1204	69.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	54.9	509 of 1198	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.2	540 of 1102	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	64.3	309 of 1005	69.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	59.7	430 of 1128	61.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	53.5	580 of 1253	53.7%	★★★☆☆

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)86th percentile~ school

White (2026)81st percentile-4 vs school

Female (2026)79th percentile-6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)67th percentile-18 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Science59%+19 vs state

English Language Arts59%+18 vs state

Math57%+19 vs state

Social Studies44%+17 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 Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th 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
Kurtz Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-7	1350 Kurtz Dr	Milford	48381	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 684-8025	400	28	14.4	28.5%	342 (85.5%)	4 (1.0%)	43 (10.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)	83.2	229^th of 1492 public elementary schools	84.7%		80	272^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	81.7%	43	49.2	64.9	61.0	61.0	60.8	47.5	59.3	44.1	$18,559	$717	$17,842
Johnson Elementary School	Public	K-5	515 General Motors Rd	Milford	48381	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 684-8020	419	25	16.6	39.1%	316 (75.4%)	13 (3.1%)	57 (13.6%)	5 (1.2%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	57	596^th of 1492 public elementary schools	60.1%		55.9	633^rd of 1488 public elementary schools	57.5%	37	36.2	50.7	53.8	36.2	40.3	36.9	41.5	32.3	$15,670	$657	$15,013
Country Oaks Elementary School	Public	K-5	5070 S Duck Lake Rd	Commerce Township	48382	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 684-8075	488	29	17.0	21.1%	420 (86.1%)	6 (1.2%)	26 (5.3%)	13 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.7%)	67.8	435^th of 1492 public elementary schools	70.8%		68	442^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	70.3%	7	61.2	54.5	53.2	62.7	40.9	35.5	45.2	27.4	$15,782	$468	$15,314
Heritage Elementary School	Public	K-5	219 Watkins Blvd	Highland	48357	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 684-8190	448	28	16.2	24.1%	396 (88.4%)	1 (0.2%)	21 (4.7%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.8%)	66.7	460^th of 1492 public elementary schools	69.2%		65.4	489^th of 1488 public elementary schools	67.1%	29	54.3	62.5	46.9	71.4	69.4	25.9	38.3	27.2	$16,256	$724	$15,533
Highland Elementary School	Public	K-5	300 W Livingston Rd	Highland	48357	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 684-8070	292	21	14.1	55.8%	247 (84.6%)	11 (3.8%)	22 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.4%)	51	680^th of 1492 public elementary schools	54.4%		52	687^th of 1488 public elementary schools	53.8%	7	51.4	40.0	41.8	55.6	30.9	20.0	38.2	23.6	$17,849	$1,343	$16,506
Lakewood Elementary School	Public	K-5	1500 Bogie Lake Rd	White Lake	48383	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 684-8030	434	26	16.8	20.3%	379 (87.3%)	12 (2.8%)	13 (3.0%)	5 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.5%)	81.1	251^st of 1492 public elementary schools	83.2%		80.6	266^th of 1488 public elementary schools	82.1%	15	54.2	61.2	59.0	67.8	64.2	47.5	55.7	32.8	$18,030	$586	$17,443
Glengary Elementary School	Public	K-5	3070 Woodbury St	Commerce Township	48390	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-3100	311	22	14.2	26.7%	254 (81.7%)	10 (3.2%)	26 (8.4%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.5%)	76.3	319^th of 1492 public elementary schools	78.6%		74.3	346^th of 1488 public elementary schools	76.7%	27	58.3	47.5	56.0	45.8	59.3	60.0	56.0	36.0	$17,564	$812	$16,752
Apollo Center	Public	3-5	2029 N Milford Rd	Highland	48357	Oakland County	Huron Valley Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 684-8134	5	10	.5		5 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)									$52,212	$3,040	$49,172
Commerce Elementary School	Public	K-5	520 Farr St	Commerce Township	48382	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-3900	534	27	19.7	18.2%	463 (86.7%)	8 (1.5%)	24 (4.5%)	15 (2.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.3%)	85.6	187^th of 1492 public elementary schools	87.5%		87.5	166^th of 1488 public elementary schools	88.8%	21	57.8	66.3	62.1	64.4	63.8	51.6	65.3	37.9	$12,269	$291	$11,978
Loon Lake Elementary School	Public	K-5	2151 Loon Lake Rd	Wixom	48393	Oakland County	Walled Lake Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 956-4000	496	30	16.7	18.3%	392 (79.0%)	17 (3.4%)	22 (4.4%)	29 (5.8%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.9%)	78.7	283^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	81.0%		79.4	279^th of 1488 public elementary schools	81.3%	4	48.8	68.5	55.3	40.5	58.4	44.7	61.6	52.3	$15,828	$377	$15,451

Frequently Asked Questions about Kurtz Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Kurtz Elementary School attend?

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

High : Milford High School

What is the racial makeup of Kurtz Elementary School?

Students at Kurtz Elementary School are 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Kurtz Elementary School in?

Huron Valley Schools

Is Kurtz Elementary School a good school?

Kurtz Elementary School ranks 229^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Kurtz Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 400 students attended Kurtz Elementary School.

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