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North Hill Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5

39^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,492 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 97% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

North Hill Elementary School in Rochester Hills, MI, is a high-performing public school serving 512 students in grades PK through 5 as part of the top-ranked Rochester Community School District.

If you're looking for a school with a proven track record of academic excellence, North Hill is an outstanding choice. It has earned a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past decade and currently ranks in the top 3% of all Michigan elementary schools. What truly sets North Hill apart is its remarkable consistency—it has never ranked lower than 91st in the state over the last five years. This stability is a key differentiator from nearby schools like Meadow Brook Elementary School, which saw its rating drop from 5 stars to 4 stars recently, or McGregor Elementary School, which fell to a 3-star rating. North Hill's 4th-grade performance is especially impressive, with 90.1% of students proficient in English Language Arts and 82.7% proficient in Math—far exceeding district and state averages, and outperforming every other nearby school by a wide margin.

Beyond test scores, North Hill demonstrates a strong commitment to student well-being and individualized attention. Its chronic absenteeism rate of 10.3% is less than half the state average, signaling a positive and engaging school climate. The school also invests more per student ($16,963) than many of its peers, which supports a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.7:1—lower than schools like Hugger Elementary School (19.0) and Meadow Brook Elementary School (17.5). One notable bright spot is 5th-grade Social Studies, where 64.6% of students are proficient—nearly 2.4 times the state average. While the school excels overall, there are opportunities for growth in supporting specific student subgroups to ensure every child reaches their full potential. For families seeking a consistently excellent elementary experience in a supportive environment, North Hill is a standout option.

512

Students ?

15.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,963

Per pupil spending ?

10.7%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Michigan receive free school meals.

1385 Mahaffy Ave
Rochester Hills, MI 48307-1507

(248) 726-4300

District: Rochester Community School District

Students who attend North Hill Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Hart Middle School
	Stoney Creek High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.8%

Asian:

13.7%

Hispanic:

9.0%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2016 → 97th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Michigan average (74% vs 38% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 3% of Michigan elementary schools

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Rochester Community School District

Worth a look

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

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school74%

District avg65%

Michigan avg38%

39^th of 1,492

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 3%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 13Elementary Schools in the Rochester Community School District

27^th of 625Rochester Community School District 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	96.2	39 of 1492	97.4%	★★★★★
2025	93.0	78 of 1488	94.8%	★★★★★
2024	91.4	91 of 1486	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	92.9	66 of 1470	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	94.6	45 of 1344	96.7%	★★★★★
2021	84.2	137 of 1153	88.1%	★★★★☆
2019	89.4	97 of 1408	93.1%	★★★★★
2018	93.0	63 of 1448	95.6%	★★★★★
2017	95.4	28 of 1466	98.1%	★★★★★
2016	95.3	34 of 1548	97.8%	★★★★★
2015	96.4	24 of 1580	98.5%	★★★★★
2014	94.7	23 of 1533	98.5%	★★★★★
2013	94.9	20 of 1563	98.7%	★★★★★
2012	95.7	15 of 1566	99.0%	★★★★★
2011	82.8	94 of 1552	93.9%	★★★★★
2010	84.8	9 of 1552	99.4%	★★★★★
2009	85.9	58 of 1589	96.3%	★★★★★
2008	88.9	14 of 1577	99.1%	★★★★★
2007	87.6	29 of 1565	98.1%	★★★★★
2006	88.7	22 of 1545	98.6%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	70.2	34 of 100	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.7	36 of 97	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.6	10 of 84	88.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	94.7	43 of 1343	96.8%	★★★★★
2025	91.6	71 of 1338	94.7%	★★★★★
2024	90.9	67 of 1342	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	87.9	97 of 1321	92.7%	★★★★★
2022	92.0	44 of 1106	96.0%	★★★★★
2021	71.7	188 of 902	79.2%	★★★★☆
2019	89.9	60 of 1171	94.9%	★★★★★
2018	92.4	53 of 1443	96.3%	★★★★★

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	91.8	6 of 209	97.1%	★★★★★
2024	91.8	7 of 201	96.5%	★★★★★
2023	89.5	5 of 188	97.3%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	79.5	167 of 1346	87.6%	★★★★☆
2024	81.9	135 of 1381	90.2%	★★★★★
2022	73.3	188 of 1099	82.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	95.8	25 of 1372	98.2%	★★★★★
2025	91.1	82 of 1366	94.0%	★★★★★
2024	87.6	117 of 1347	91.3%	★★★★★
2023	93.6	50 of 1334	96.3%	★★★★★
2022	93.6	41 of 1139	96.4%	★★★★★
2021	85.2	87 of 915	90.5%	★★★★★
2019	82.9	141 of 1196	88.2%	★★★★☆
2018	90.7	77 of 1446	94.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	70.7	52 of 252	79.4%	★★★★☆
2024	79.2	30 of 225	86.7%	★★★★☆
2018	81.1	32 of 403	92.1%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2026	95.3	23 of 1199	98.1%	★★★★★
2025	87.0	122 of 1206	89.9%	★★★★☆
2024	89.8	74 of 1204	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	90.4	67 of 1198	94.4%	★★★★★
2022	94.5	28 of 1102	97.5%	★★★★★
2021	79.7	149 of 1005	85.2%	★★★★☆
2019	86.2	107 of 1128	90.5%	★★★★★
2018	90.2	68 of 1253	94.6%	★★★★★

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)98th percentile~ school

White (2026)98th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)97th percentile~ school

Female (2026)97th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)88th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2025)79th percentile-15 vs school

Asian (2026)66th percentile-31 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2025-2026) ?

Math78%+40 vs state

English Language Arts76%+35 vs state

Science66%+26 vs state

Social Studies65%+37 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/reduced lunch (2024-25)	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
North Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1385 Mahaffy Ave	Rochester Hills	48307	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 726-4300	512	32	15.7	10.7%	352 (68.8%)	14 (2.7%)	46 (9.0%)	70 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (5.7%)	96.2	39^th of 1492 public elementary schools	97.4%		93	78^th of 1488 public elementary schools	94.8%	39	66.3	90.1	72.0		72.1	82.7	79.3		65.9	64.6	$16,963	$632	$16,331
McGregor Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1101 1st St	Rochester	48307	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 726-4000	443	26	17.2	34.3%	241 (54.4%)	16 (3.6%)	85 (19.2%)	61 (13.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (8.6%)	84.2	217^th of 1492 public elementary schools	85.5%		66.7	470^th of 1488 public elementary schools	68.4%	253	68.9	63.3	63.9		73.8	55.0	46.5		59.2	36.6	$17,048	$1,060	$15,988
Long Meadow Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	450 Allston Dr	Rochester Hills	48309	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 726-3900	528	32	16.4	10.2%	393 (74.4%)	14 (2.7%)	33 (6.3%)	55 (10.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	31 (5.9%)	92.8	88^th of 1492 public elementary schools	94.1%		93.1	76^th of 1488 public elementary schools	94.9%	12	61.2	73.7	80.0		69.4	65.8	60.0		67.1	51.4	$15,114	$437	$14,677
Hugger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5050 Sheldon Rd	Rochester	48306	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 726-3800	512	27	19.0	7.8%	420 (82.0%)	5 (1.0%)	27 (5.3%)	36 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (4.5%)	86.6	180^th of 1492 public elementary schools	87.9%		88.7	142^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	90.5%	38	63.7	56.7	60.7		64.8	62.9	57.3		57.3	47.2	$14,327	$443	$13,885
University Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	600 Croydon Rd	Rochester Hills	48309	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 726-4400	379	25	15.1	8.4%	247 (65.2%)	14 (3.7%)	27 (7.1%)	80 (21.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.9%)	91.4	111^th of 1492 public elementary schools	92.6%		91.9	92^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	93.8%	19	57.1	69.7	76.5		65.3	70.1	64.7		60.3	48.5	$17,710	$455	$17,255
Roberts Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	2400 Belle View Dr	Shelby Township	48316	Macomb County	Utica Community Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 797-6100	534	31	17.4	63.9%	306 (57.3%)	7 (1.3%)	164 (30.7%)	18 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (7.3%)	45.8	763^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	48.9%		49.8	718^th of 1488 public elementary schools	51.7%	45	34.3	31.7	27.4	51.5	55.7	34.6	16.1	37.7	33.3	25.4	$14,212	$983	$13,229
Brewster Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1535 Brewster Rd	Rochester Hills	48306	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 726-3300	377	27	14.1	4.8%	252 (66.8%)	5 (1.3%)	27 (7.2%)	73 (19.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	94.2	63^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	95.8%		92.6	85^th of 1488 public elementary schools	94.3%	22	77.8	58.3	75.0		79.4	72.1	68.1		68.5	52.1	$17,905	$393	$17,511
Hamlin Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	270 W Hamlin Rd	Rochester Hills	48307	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 726-3600	450	30	14.7	15.3%	250 (55.6%)	25 (5.6%)	51 (11.3%)	99 (22.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	23 (5.1%)	83.9	221^st of 1492 public elementary schools	85.2%		76.8	311^th of 1488 public elementary schools	79.1%	90	59.0	61.4	60.2		65.6	69.6	47.6		59.5	38.1	$17,143	$630	$16,513
Meadow Brook Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2350 Munster Rd	Rochester Hills	48309	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	No	(248) 726-4100	428	24	17.5	11.0%	299 (69.9%)	14 (3.3%)	40 (9.3%)	48 (11.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	25 (5.8%)	85.3	193^rd of 1492 public elementary schools	87.1%		85.8	192^nd of 1488 public elementary schools	87.1%	1	45.9	57.1	85.2		57.4	55.8	75.9		63.0	64.8	$16,046	$576	$15,470
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	530 Hampton Cir	Rochester Hills	48307	Oakland County	Rochester Community School District	No	No	No	Yes	(248) 726-3700	567	37	15.2	15.2%	181 (31.9%)	40 (7.1%)	58 (10.2%)	274 (48.3%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	82.5	234^th of 1492 public elementary schools	84.3%		80.6	267^th of 1488 public elementary schools	82.1%	33	50.6	60.4	55.3		72.5	70.8	54.8		53.6	35.3	$15,813	$481	$15,332

Frequently Asked Questions about North Hill Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of North Hill Elementary School?

Students at North Hill Elementary School are 69% White, 14% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% African American.

How many students attend North Hill Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 512 students attended North Hill Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of North Hill Elementary School attend?

Students who attend North Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Hart Middle School
High : Stoney Creek High School

Is North Hill Elementary School a good school?

Yes! North Hill Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 39^th of 1492 Michigan elementary schools.

What district is North Hill Elementary School in?

Rochester Community School District

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