Serving 580 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sharon J Hardy Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 580 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School's student population of 580 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
580 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#233 out of 3069 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
17%
4%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
74%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sharon J Hardy Elementary School's ranking?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is ranked #233 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Sharon J Hardy Elementary School often compared to?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ann L Dolsen Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
580 students attend Sharon J Hardy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sharon J Hardy Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sharon J Hardy Elementary School?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sharon J Hardy Elementary School offer ?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Sharon J Hardy Elementary School part of?
Sharon J Hardy Elementary School is part of South Lyon Community Schools School District.
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