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Prairie Ridge Elementary School vs. Winchell Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Prairie Ridge Elementary School
2294 S 9th St
Kalamazoo, MI 49009
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Winchell Elementary School
2316 Winchell Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Winchell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 472 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Prairie Ridge 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 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 491 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Winchell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (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 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
472 students
491 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Prairie Ridge 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 Winchell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Prairie Ridge Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Winchell Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Prairie Ridge 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 Winchell Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Prairie Ridge Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Winchell Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kalamazoo Public 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

#1754 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#429 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Prairie Ridge 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 Winchell Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Top 50% in MI)
52%
(Top 20% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Winchell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Prairie Ridge Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Winchell Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
45-49%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Prairie Ridge Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Winchell Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
76
78
Grade 1 Students
88
78
Grade 2 Students
71
86
Grade 3 Students
71
78
Grade 4 Students
82
87
Grade 5 Students
84
84

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Prairie Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Prairie Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Asian at Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Prairie Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
36%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Prairie Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
36%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Prairie Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kalamazoo Public 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
1%
% Two or more races
20%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Prairie Ridge Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Winchell Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kalamazoo Public Schools and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.64
This chart showcases the diversity score of Prairie Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Winchell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kalamazoo Public 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
64%
39%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Prairie Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Winchell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kalamazoo Public 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%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Prairie Ridge Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kalamazoo Public Schools 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 Winchell Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kalamazoo Public 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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