Norton Elementary School vs. Sam Adams Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 186 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norton Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 368 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sam Adams 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 15-19% (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 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
186 students
368 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1202 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2336 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
24
70
Grade 1 Students
35
60
Grade 2 Students
26
56
Grade 3 Students
26
51
Grade 4 Students
38
69
Grade 5 Students
37
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
8%
% Black
4%
9%
% White
74%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
21%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
10%