Columbia Upper Elementary School vs. Western Middle School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 406 students in grades 3-6, Columbia Upper Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 594 students in grades 6-8, Western Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-6
6-8
Total Students
406 students
594 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#889 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#886 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 3 Students
92
-
Grade 4 Students
113
-
Grade 5 Students
97
-
Grade 6 Students
104
187
Grade 7 Students
-
206
Grade 8 Students
-
201
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
88%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%