Pittsfield School vs. Carpenter School
Should you attend Pittsfield School or Carpenter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pittsfield School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Carpenter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 230 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Pittsfield 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 363 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Carpenter 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 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
230 students
363 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1829 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
59
Grade 1 Students
20
58
Grade 2 Students
35
65
Grade 3 Students
41
52
Grade 4 Students
46
63
Grade 5 Students
38
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
% Hispanic
22%
13%
% Black
14%
27%
% White
42%
37%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
18%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.75
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%