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South Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Hudsonville, Michigan, serving 395 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Hudsonville Public School District, which is ranked 23rd out of 610 districts in Michigan and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
South Elementary School consistently performs above the state average in M-Step/English Language Arts, M-Step/Math, M-Step/Science, and M-Step/Social Studies assessments across grades 3-5. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 5th-grade proficiency rates were 64.8% in ELA, 59.2% in Math, 60.6% in Science, and 47.9% in Social Studies, compared to the state averages of 44%, 32.6%, 40.4%, and 18.9%, respectively. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 10-15% of Michigan elementary schools in recent years, and ranking 172nd out of 1,486 elementary schools in the state in 2023-2024 with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
South Elementary School's academic performance is generally on par with or exceeds that of other nearby schools in the Hudsonville Public School District, such as Georgetown Elementary, Jamestown Upper Elementary, and Park Elementary. The school's spending per student has increased over the years, reaching $13,148 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average and suggests a strong investment in the school's resources and programs. Additionally, South Elementary School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.6 to 17.9 in recent years, which may contribute to the school's academic success.
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