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Harwood Elementary School

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Harwood Elementary School ranks 634 th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

634^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,488 Michigan Elementary Schools

Better than 57% of Michigan elementary schools

Summary

Harwood Elementary School is a public elementary school in Sterling Heights, Michigan, serving 524 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Warren Consolidated Schools district, which is ranked 360 out of 613 districts in the state.

Harwood Elementary consistently outperforms the district and state in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 56.2% of Harwood's 5th-grade students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 41.2% for the district and 44.4% for the state. The school also ranks highly for its performance with African American and English Language Learner (ELL) students, though its Asian and White student populations perform below the state average.

Despite having a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 86.07% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Harwood's low-income students perform well, ranking 246th out of 1,346 Michigan elementary schools in the 2024-2025 school year. However, the school has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 18.8% to 36.8% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average. Compared to nearby schools, Harwood generally outperforms its peers in academic proficiency, though some local charter schools, such as New Dawn Academy of Warren and Noor International Academy, also demonstrate strong academic performance.

498

Students ?

15.8

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,095

Per pupil spending ?

80.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4900 Southlawn Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310-6555

(586) 825-2650

District: Warren Consolidated Schools

Students who attend Harwood Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Carleton Middle School
High:	Warren Mott High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

51.6%

Asian:

30.7%

African American:

11.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 39th percentile in 2015 → 57th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 18 percentile points since 2015

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Warren Consolidated Schools

✓Above the Michigan median (57th percentile)

Worth a look

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

!Social Studies scores 16 pts below the Michigan average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school42%

District avg33%

Michigan avg39%

634^th of 1,488

Michigan public elementary schools ?

Top 43%▲ up 18 pts since 2015

From bottom 39% (2015) to top 43% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

3^rd of 12Elementary Schools in the Warren Consolidated Schools

360^th of 613Warren Consolidated 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
2025	55.9	634 of 1488	57.4%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.6	605 of 1486	59.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.5	500 of 1470	66.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	54.2	568 of 1344	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	29.9	816 of 1153	29.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	71.1	356 of 1408	74.7%	★★★★☆
2018	56.7	670 of 1448	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2017	37.2	913 of 1466	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2016	48.4	816 of 1548	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2015	42.5	964 of 1580	39.0%	★★☆☆☆
2014	15.6	1341 of 1533	12.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	19.8	1318 of 1563	15.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	35.0	1143 of 1566	27.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2011	49.8	997 of 1552	35.8%	★★☆☆☆
2010	52.7	1007 of 1552	35.1%	★★☆☆☆
2009	46.2	1123 of 1589	29.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	62.9	688 of 1577	56.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	63.2	643 of 1565	58.9%	★★★☆☆
2006	64.7	584 of 1545	62.2%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2024	90.5	16 of 348	95.4%	★★★★★

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	31.6	72 of 95	24.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.2	66 of 97	32.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	39.4	56 of 84	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.9	39 of 51	23.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	17.3	25 of 29	13.8%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	64.5	55 of 173	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	55.6	77 of 184	58.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.4	57 of 180	68.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	72.8	21 of 98	78.6%	★★★★☆
2021	56.3	21 of 42	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	72.6	27 of 117	76.9%	★★★★☆
2018	54.3	112 of 270	58.5%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	50.4	606 of 1338	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.2	528 of 1342	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.9	432 of 1321	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	53.6	477 of 1106	56.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	25.2	715 of 902	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	75.4	217 of 1171	81.5%	★★★★☆
2018	51.7	721 of 1443	50.0%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	246 of 1346	81.7%	★★★★☆
2024	70.6	294 of 1381	78.7%	★★★★☆
2023	77.7	181 of 1350	86.6%	★★★★☆
2022	71.3	212 of 1099	80.7%	★★★★☆
2021	47.1	381 of 749	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	96.2	9 of 1134	99.2%	★★★★★
2018	67.3	365 of 1397	73.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	53.1	615 of 1366	55.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.7	500 of 1347	62.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	58.2	518 of 1334	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.2	548 of 1139	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2021	28.3	687 of 915	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	80.5	172 of 1196	85.6%	★★★★☆
2018	59.2	579 of 1446	60.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Michigan percentile	Rating
2025	42.2	709 of 1206	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	42.2	701 of 1204	41.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.9	602 of 1198	49.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	47.0	581 of 1102	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2021	27.0	768 of 1005	23.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	69.2	305 of 1128	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	40.8	769 of 1253	38.6%	★★☆☆☆

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)

African American (2024)95th percentile+36 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)82nd percentile+24 vs school

English Language Learner (2025)68th percentile+11 vs school

Male (2025)55th percentile~ school

Female (2025)55th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)41st percentile-16 vs school

Asian (2025)24th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs Michigan (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts51%+9 vs state

Math46%+8 vs state

Science32%-9 vs state

Social Studies14%-16 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Wednesday, August 26, 2015

Run Forest Run...as far and as fast as you can from this school. Went from being the top in the district to the worst in less than 4 years. I live 1.5 blocks away from this school and now..I am forced to pull them out. Sure my kids are above reading level in this school, I took them to a reading summer program out of district and they were the below level. Too busy trying to get the ESL kids caught up and acclimated to care about anyone else. I would give this school no stars if I could. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 29, 2013

I absolutely love Harwood. The principal appears to have a lot of interaction with the teachers and the children. My son has been there for 3 years now, and all of his teachers have always had very good communication with me. Their emails are constantly provided on handouts and other methods. I've never waited over a few hours for a response from any of his teachers. I'm always aware of the curriculum being worked on and am aware of my child's homework. The cultural environment in the school is very enriching, and I feel that is important in our global society. Each classroom has an interactive white board, and the school is physically large and in very good condition. It is always very clean. The security doors at the entrance of the building keep the kids safe, by requiring the front desk to buzz parents in and only if preplanned or necessary. I am so glad that my son is at this school. Close Quote

by a citizen
Friday, September 7, 2012

So far not impressed with this school. These "late" start Mondays has made it difficult for WORKING parents. The economy today makes it necessary for parents to work to sustain a home, food etc, where can you work and tell your employer--I will be late by one hour every MONDAY???? OK Latchkey is available, but if you have a tight budget wouldnt you rather eat or pay for this service? Have your meeings AFTER school or have a half day!
The district calendar needs some work, each school should have their own calendar so parents/family can schedule their work hours accordingly. Website needs some updating or a more accomplished website coordinator.
I worked for another district and must say their calendars, work schedules and student accomplishments far outshine those in the Warren Con District. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				M-Step English Language Arts (2025)			M-Step Math (2025)			M-Step Science (2025)	M-Step Social Studies (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	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
Harwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4900 Southlawn Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2650	498	31	15.8	80.3%	257 (51.6%)	55 (11.0%)	9 (1.8%)	153 (30.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (4.8%)	55.9	634^th of 1488 public elementary schools	57.4%		56.6	605^th of 1486 public elementary schools	59.3%	29	47.1	50.0	56.2	56.5	46.9	36.0	31.5	13.6	$16,095	$1,846	$14,248
Green Acres Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4655 Holmes Dr	Warren	48092	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2890	496	28	17.7	72.6%	269 (54.2%)	92 (18.5%)	16 (3.2%)	88 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (6.3%)	33	966^th of 1488 public elementary schools	35.1%		41.5	829^th of 1486 public elementary schools	44.2%	137	23.8	38.1	34.7	42.5	23.7	20.0	36.0	21.6	$17,967	$1,815	$16,153
Lean Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2825 Girard Dr	Warren	48092	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 574-3230	619	35	17.7	79.8%	267 (43.1%)	48 (7.8%)	14 (2.3%)	267 (43.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (3.6%)	59.6	564^th of 1488 public elementary schools	62.1%		48.6	721^st of 1486 public elementary schools	51.5%	157	44.1	39.8	51.1	61.1	34.4	41.1	41.1	33.3	$17,196	$1,885	$15,311
Susick Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2200 Castleton Dr	Troy	48083	Oakland County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2665	391	27	14.5	61.6%	242 (61.9%)	55 (14.1%)	17 (4.3%)	60 (15.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	15 (3.8%)	29.8	1016^th of 1488 public elementary schools	31.7%		43.9	788^th of 1486 public elementary schools	47.0%	228	32.6	38.7	34.2	34.0	35.5	27.4	15.1	9.6	$20,461	$1,928	$18,533
Jefferson Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	37555 Carol Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2680	408	26	15.6	79.7%	240 (58.8%)	56 (13.7%)	7 (1.7%)	92 (22.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.9%)	56.9	610^th of 1488 public elementary schools	59.0%		36.7	909^th of 1486 public elementary schools	38.8%	299	36.1	30.6	51.3	48.4	41.1	48.1	29.9	51.3	$18,522	$1,868	$16,654
Holden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	37565 Calka Dr	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2670	341	25	13.8	83.3%	227 (66.6%)	46 (13.5%)	9 (2.6%)	49 (14.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9 (2.6%)	36	920^th of 1488 public elementary schools	38.2%		35.4	929^th of 1486 public elementary schools	37.5%	9	21.3	44.8	37.7	23.4	36.2	28.3	30.6	25.0	$20,666	$2,098	$18,569
Noor International Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	37412 Dequindre Rd	Sterling Heights	48310	Macomb County	Noor International Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(586) 365-5000	186	11	16.7	59.7%	89 (47.8%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	93 (50.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	74.6	344^th of 1488 public elementary schools	76.9%		77	302^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	79.7%	42	58.6	47.8	64.7	58.6	30.4	47.1	64.7	52.9	$11,346	$1,214	$10,132
Willow Woods Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11001 Daniel Dr	Sterling Heights	48312	Macomb County	Warren Consolidated Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(586) 825-2850	362	24	15.0	74.0%	211 (58.3%)	73 (20.2%)	6 (1.7%)	56 (15.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.1%)	19.4	1174^th of 1488 public elementary schools	21.1%		35.9	921^st of 1486 public elementary schools	38.0%	253	25.8	29.1	30.5	28.8	16.4	13.8	17.2	12.1	$21,068	$1,903	$19,165
Simonds Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	30000 Rose St	Madison Heights	48071	Oakland County	Lamphere Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(248) 547-5292	260	21	12.3	60.8%	173 (66.5%)	33 (12.7%)	22 (8.5%)	11 (4.2%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (7.3%)	36.4	915^th of 1488 public elementary schools	38.5%		33.9	958^th of 1486 public elementary schools	35.5%	43	33.3	32.4	43.2	28.2	29.7	18.9	37.8	29.7	$18,115	$878	$17,237
Maple Lane School	Public	K-5	34600 Dryden Dr	Sterling Heights	48312	Macomb County	Macomb Independent School District (Isd)	No	No	No	No	(586) 977-9170	55	13	4.2	72.7%	39 (70.9%)	14 (25.5%)	1 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.8%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Harwood Elementary School

Is Harwood Elementary School a good school?

Harwood Elementary School ranks 634^th of 1488 Michigan elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Harwood Elementary School attend?

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

Middle : Carleton Middle School
High : Warren Mott High School

What is the racial makeup of Harwood Elementary School?

Students at Harwood Elementary School are 52% White, 31% Asian, 11% African American, 5% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Harwood Elementary School in?

Warren Consolidated Schools

How many students attend Harwood Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 498 students attended Harwood Elementary School.

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