Donald J Yacks Elementary School vs. Tenniswood Elementary School
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School Overview
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Tenniswood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Diversity
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 356 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tenniswood Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
300 students
356 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1039 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2215 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
55
51
Grade 1 Students
50
54
Grade 2 Students
38
74
Grade 3 Students
62
63
Grade 4 Students
49
56
Grade 5 Students
46
58
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
3%
% Black
23%
51%
% White
61%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
10%
11%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%