Southwest Elementary School vs. Challenger Elementary School
Should you attend Southwest Elementary School or Challenger Elementary 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
Southwest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Challenger Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Southwest Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Challenger 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 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
526 students
465 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
33 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#766 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1283 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
88
89
Grade 1 Students
90
64
Grade 2 Students
88
75
Grade 3 Students
98
74
Grade 4 Students
86
73
Grade 5 Students
76
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
4%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
81%
93%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.33
0.13
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%