Donald J Yacks Elementary School vs. South River Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donald J Yacks 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 515 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South River 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 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
300 students
515 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
29 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1039 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#988 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
71
Grade 1 Students
50
83
Grade 2 Students
38
81
Grade 3 Students
62
83
Grade 4 Students
49
86
Grade 5 Students
46
111
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
23%
13%
% White
61%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%