Carpenter School vs. Pittsfield School
Should you attend Carpenter School or Pittsfield School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Carpenter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Pittsfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpenter School ranks in the bottom 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 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsfield 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
363 students
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
20 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1829 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1259 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
59
50
Grade 1 Students
58
20
Grade 2 Students
65
35
Grade 3 Students
52
41
Grade 4 Students
63
46
Grade 5 Students
66
38
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
27%
14%
% White
37%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
18%
16%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%