Emerson School vs. Central School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson 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 34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 409 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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
421 students
409 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1844 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1525 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
86
64
Grade 1 Students
76
68
Grade 2 Students
65
64
Grade 3 Students
69
63
Grade 4 Students
55
76
Grade 5 Students
70
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
90%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%