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Great Oaks Elementary School vs. Richard J Duncan Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Great Oaks Elementary School
32900 24 Mile Rd
New Baltimore, MI 48047
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Richard J Duncan Elementary School
14500 26 Mile Rd
Utica, MI 48315
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Great Oaks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Richard J Duncan Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Great Oaks Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 710 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Richard J Duncan Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-6
Total Students
475 students
710 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Great Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Richard J Duncan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Great Oaks Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richard J Duncan Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Great Oaks Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Richard J Duncan Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Great Oaks Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Anchor Bay School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Richard J Duncan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Utica Community Schools and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#168 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
#484 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Great Oaks Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richard J Duncan Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 5% in MI)
48%
(Top 30% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Anchor Bay School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richard J Duncan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
69%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
69%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Anchor Bay School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richard J Duncan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 5% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Great Oaks Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Anchor Bay School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Richard J Duncan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Great Oaks Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Richard J Duncan Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
86
98
Grade 1 Students
72
101
Grade 2 Students
87
104
Grade 3 Students
72
95
Grade 4 Students
78
105
Grade 5 Students
80
104
Grade 6 Students
-
103

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Great Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Anchor Bay School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1997-98 school year.
n/a
% Asian
n/a
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Great Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Anchor Bay School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Richard J Duncan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Great Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Anchor Bay School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Richard J Duncan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Great Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Anchor Bay School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Richard J Duncan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
91%
87%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Great Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Anchor Bay School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Richard J Duncan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Great Oaks Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Anchor Bay School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Richard J Duncan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Utica Community Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.17
0.24
This chart showcases the diversity score of Great Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Anchor Bay School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Richard J Duncan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
29%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Great Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Anchor Bay School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Richard J Duncan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Great Oaks Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Anchor Bay School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Richard J Duncan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Utica Community Schools and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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