Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School vs. Francis A Higgins Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph M Carkenord 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 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 425 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Francis A Higgins 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 40% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
656 students
425 students
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1343 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1200 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
99
75
Grade 1 Students
99
77
Grade 2 Students
113
56
Grade 3 Students
109
69
Grade 4 Students
116
70
Grade 5 Students
120
78
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
14%
6%
% White
70%
79%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.48
0.36
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%