New Buffalo Elementary School vs. Bridgman Elementary School
Should you attend New Buffalo Elementary School or Bridgman 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
New Buffalo Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Bridgman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 211 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, New Buffalo Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 309 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Bridgman Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
211 students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#79 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#119 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
26
82
Grade 1 Students
29
45
Grade 2 Students
36
62
Grade 3 Students
38
57
Grade 4 Students
32
63
Grade 5 Students
50
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
11%
6%
% Black
3%
n/a
% White
82%
86%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
8%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%