The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in Science. The lowest is 8% in Social studies.
Original Research by School Decision on New Haven Elementary School
New Haven Elementary School sits in a village that has been changing fast. Once a railroad depot settlement with an iron works foundry that supplied Chrysler, New Haven has spent the past two decades becoming a residential bedroom community in eastern Macomb County. Publicly reported sources describe it as the fastest-growing district in the county, and a bond issue passed in 2024 to renovate and reopen Siefert Elementary by 2027, adding capacity to absorb that growth. Bond debt of this kind typically shows up in local property taxes, so families moving in may want to ask the district what the tax impact looks like.
The school itself serves kindergarten through fourth grade, with an enrollment that is moderate for an elementary building in this area. The student body is majority white, with a sizable Black population and a smaller share of students identifying as two or more races. A substantial majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which points to a working-class community rather than an affluent one. The village's median home value sits below the national benchmark but above the state figure, and the county housing market shows healthy inventory with homes moving in roughly a month. Affordability is relatively favorable for the region, with estimated mortgage costs that are only modestly higher than local rents.
On state testing, the picture is mixed and leans soft. New Haven Elementary's overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades places it below the midpoint among districts in Macomb County. In the most recent M-STEP results, third-grade math proficiency was in the upper twenties, while fourth-grade math fell to roughly one in nine students showing proficiency. English language arts was somewhat stronger, with about a third of third-graders and a bit over a quarter of fourth-graders reaching proficiency. An older round of fifth-grade science results from a prior year showed nearly half of tested students proficient, which stands out as a relative bright spot, though fifth-grade social studies from that same cycle was quite low. These results do not come with trend data, so it is hard to say whether performance is improving or declining. A parent comparing this school to others in the county would find it on the lower side academically, and it would be reasonable to ask school leadership what improvement strategies are in place.
Several data gaps are worth naming. Because the school ends at fourth grade, it has no graduation rate, and that metric simply does not apply here. Chronic absenteeism figures were not available, nor were individualized education program rates or English learner counts, so those dimensions of the student experience cannot be described from what was provided. Staffing ratios, discipline data, and course or program offerings were also absent, which limits the picture of what happens day to day in the building.
The community context adds texture. New Haven has a traditional small-village layout along Main Street, with the historic Grand Trunk Western Railroad depot still standing on Victoria Street as a museum. There is no real walkable commercial district, and transportation is automobile-dependent, with Highway M-19 connecting south to Interstate 94. The village has no public transit. Civic anchors include a public library, one of the oldest fire departments in Macomb County, and an active Lions Club. The Salt River passes along the east side of town. Median household income in the village has been rising alongside home values, consistent with the residential growth trajectory, but no current major employers within the village were identified in available sources, meaning many residents likely commute to jobs elsewhere in the county.
For a family weighing this school, the draw is a growing, family-oriented community with relatively affordable housing by regional standards and a district investing in new capacity. The academic results are a soft spot, and the limited program and staffing data make it harder to assess the full classroom experience. A parent with specific questions about instruction, support services, or intervention strategies would want to take those directly to the school.
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