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University Hills Elementary School

Public Grades PK, KG-5
92nd
SchoolDigger Rank ?
of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools
Better than 94% of Michigan elementary schools
Summary

University Hills Elementary School is a public elementary school in Rochester Hills, Michigan, serving 403 students in grades PK-5 and part of the highly-ranked Rochester Community School District.

University Hills Elementary School has consistently ranked among the top elementary schools in Michigan, maintaining a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. The school outperforms state and district averages on M-Step assessments across all grade levels and subject areas, with 72.7% of 3rd-graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to 61.6% for the district and 38.9% for the state. The school also demonstrates strong performance across various student subgroups, including female, male, Asian, and White students, as well as English Language Learners and Special Education students.

University Hills Elementary School's success is likely due to a combination of factors, including its relatively high per-student spending of $16,594 and its location within a high-performing school district. The school is situated near several other top-ranked elementary schools in the Rochester Community School District, suggesting a district-wide focus on academic excellence and the resources to support it. These factors, along with the school's effective teaching practices and support systems, have contributed to its consistently strong academic performance and recognition as one of the top elementary schools in Michigan.

379
Students ?
15.1
Student/teacher ratio ?
$16,594
Per pupil spending ?
8.4%
Free/discounted lunch ?
 600 Croydon Rd
       Rochester Hills, MI  48309-2590

(248) 726-4400

District: Rochester Community School District


Students who attend University Hills Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Rochester High School
    West Middle School
Racial breakdown:

White:
65.2%
Asian:
21.1%
Hispanic:
7.1%
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At a glance
Ranking trend: Holding steady — 98th percentile in 2015 → 94th in 2025
Strengths
Test scores above the Michigan average (66% vs 39% meeting standards)
Ranks in the top 6% of Michigan elementary schools
Worth a look
!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing
Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?
This school66%
District avg63%
Michigan avg39%
92nd of 1,488
Michigan public elementary schools ?
Top 6%▼ down 5 pts since 2015
From top 2% (2015) to top 6% (2025)
See the entire ranking list of Michigan Elementary Schools →
SchoolDigger rating ?
6th of 13Elementary Schools in the Rochester Community School District
38th of 613Rochester 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)
Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202591.992 of 148893.8%★★★★★
202485.7180 of 148687.9%★★★★☆
202386.1165 of 147088.8%★★★★☆
202292.370 of 134494.8%★★★★★
202188.090 of 115392.2%★★★★★
201996.422 of 140898.4%★★★★★
201896.919 of 144898.7%★★★★★
201798.210 of 146699.3%★★★★★
201696.817 of 154898.9%★★★★★
201596.325 of 158098.4%★★★★★
201495.218 of 153398.8%★★★★★
201393.838 of 156397.6%★★★★★
201295.617 of 156698.9%★★★★★
201187.313 of 155299.2%★★★★★
201080.4129 of 155291.7%★★★★★
200983.8104 of 158993.5%★★★★★
200886.145 of 157797.1%★★★★★
200783.1120 of 156592.3%★★★★★
200683.0107 of 154593.1%★★★★★

Asian

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202573.428 of 9570.5%★★★★☆
202466.741 of 9757.7%★★★☆☆
202365.135 of 8458.3%★★★☆☆
201863.145 of 10155.4%★★★☆☆

English Language Learner

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202476.636 of 18480.4%★★★★☆
201879.642 of 27084.4%★★★★☆

Female

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202588.5103 of 133892.3%★★★★★
202485.6131 of 134290.2%★★★★★
202387.3106 of 132192.0%★★★★★
202293.134 of 110696.9%★★★★★
202183.397 of 90289.2%★★★★☆
201995.717 of 117198.5%★★★★★
201896.121 of 144398.5%★★★★★

Male

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202589.9104 of 136692.4%★★★★★
202477.5236 of 134782.5%★★★★☆
202378.6233 of 133482.5%★★★★☆
202285.0124 of 113989.1%★★★★☆
202177.3153 of 91583.3%★★★★☆
201994.926 of 119697.8%★★★★★
201896.120 of 144698.6%★★★★★

Special Education

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202473.538 of 22583.1%★★★★☆

White

YearAvg scoreStatewide rankMichigan percentileRating
202584.1148 of 120687.7%★★★★☆
202479.7203 of 120483.1%★★★★☆
202381.6176 of 119885.3%★★★★☆
202288.382 of 110292.6%★★★★★
202186.876 of 100592.4%★★★★★
201995.223 of 112898.0%★★★★★
201896.116 of 125398.7%★★★★★
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 (2025)92nd percentile~ school
Female (2025)92nd percentile~ school
White (2025)88th percentile-6 vs school
Special Education (2024)83rd percentile-5 vs school
English Language Learner (2024)80th percentile-7 vs school
Asian (2025)71st percentile-23 vs school
By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?
English Language Arts71%+30 vs state
Math66%+28 vs state
Science62%+22 vs state
Social Studies53%+23 vs state

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Frequently Asked Questions about University Hills Elementary School

Yes. University Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 6.2% of Michigan elementary schools.

In the 2024-25 school year, 379 students attended University Hills Elementary School.

Students who attend University Hills Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Rochester High School
High : West Middle School

Students at University Hills Elementary School are 65% White, 21% Asian, 7% Hispanic, 4% African American, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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