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Alfred E Upton Elementary School vs. Northwood Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Alfred E Upton Elementary School
4400 Mandalay Ave
Royal Oak, MI 48073
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Northwood Elementary School
926 W 12 Mile Rd
Royal Oak, MI 48073
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
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Northwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alfred E Upton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 446 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Northwood Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (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 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
295 students
446 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alfred E Upton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alfred E Upton Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwood Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alfred E Upton Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwood Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alfred E Upton Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Royal Oak Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwood Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Royal Oak Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1183 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
#100 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alfred E Upton Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwood Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in MI)
69%
(Top 5% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alfred E Upton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
75%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alfred E Upton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alfred E Upton Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwood Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alfred E Upton Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwood Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
65
80
Grade 1 Students
48
68
Grade 2 Students
47
82
Grade 3 Students
43
73
Grade 4 Students
46
77
Grade 5 Students
46
66

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alfred E Upton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Royal Oak Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Royal Oak Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alfred E Upton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Royal Oak Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Royal Oak Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
22%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alfred E Upton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Royal Oak Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Royal Oak Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
62%
82%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alfred E Upton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Royal Oak Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Royal Oak Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alfred E Upton Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Royal Oak Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwood Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Royal Oak Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.56
0.32
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alfred E Upton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
13%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alfred E Upton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alfred E Upton Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwood Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Royal Oak Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2020-21 school year.
 
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