Garfield Elementary School vs. Johnson Upper Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Garfield 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 26% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 503 students in grades 4-6, Johnson Upper 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 32% (which is lower 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 14:1 is lower than 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
4-6
Total Students
418 students
503 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
37 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2061 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1177 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
62
-
Grade 1 Students
65
-
Grade 2 Students
71
-
Grade 3 Students
70
-
Grade 4 Students
79
-
Grade 5 Students
71
246
Grade 6 Students
-
257
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
21%
7%
% Black
6%
21%
% White
63%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
2%