Gier Elementary School vs. Will Carleton Charter School Academy
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School Overview
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Will Carleton Charter School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 434 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Gier Elementary 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 276 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Will Carleton Charter School Academy 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 30-34% (which is lower than 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 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-12
Total Students
434 students
276 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
21 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1897 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1390 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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40-49%
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Graduation Rate
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≥50%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
90
23
Grade 1 Students
81
22
Grade 2 Students
84
18
Grade 3 Students
100
21
Grade 4 Students
79
24
Grade 5 Students
-
22
Grade 6 Students
-
24
Grade 7 Students
-
23
Grade 8 Students
-
15
Grade 9 Students
-
21
Grade 10 Students
-
28
Grade 11 Students
-
15
Grade 12 Students
-
19
Ungraded Students
-
1
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
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1%
% White
89%
91%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%