Hoover Elementary School

Hoover Elementary School in Livonia, MI, is a K-4 public school within the Livonia Public Schools School District, serving 524 students in a predominantly middle-class neighborhood where only about 11% of families qualify for free or reduced lunch.

Hoover is a consistently high-achieving school that has earned a 5-star rating for five straight years, ranking in the 93rd-94th percentile statewide. In the most recent testing year, proficiency rates were exceptional: 63-72% of students scored proficient in English Language Arts and 63-71% in math, outpacing district averages by 7-12 points and state averages by a remarkable 24-31 points. What truly sets Hoover apart, however, is its performance with students from low-income backgrounds. This subgroup ranked in the 99th percentile statewide (10th out of 1,352 schools), demonstrating that the school's instructional approach is highly effective at closing achievement gaps. This is especially notable when compared to nearby schools like Randolph Elementary School and Rosedale Elementary, which serve similar populations but don't show the same level of subgroup success. Hoover also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 9%, less than half the district average of 23.1% and far better than Randolph's 24%.

Parents should also note Hoover's remarkable efficiency. At $14,248 per student, the school spends significantly less than nearby Webster Elementary School ($24,322 per student) yet still delivers top-tier results. While Webster holds the #1 state ranking, Hoover is not far behind in raw scores—for example, 62.3% proficiency in 4th grade ELA versus Webster's 94.4%. Hoover's performance is no fluke; it has ranked in the top 10% of Michigan elementary schools for a decade, even achieving its highest-ever rank (23rd in the state) during the pandemic year. For families seeking a stable, high-performing school with strong equity outcomes and engaged students, Hoover represents an outstanding option in the Livonia area.