Pathfinder Elementary School vs. Newaygo Elementary School
Should you attend Pathfinder Elementary School or Newaygo 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
Overview
Serving 418 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Pathfinder Elementary 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 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).
Serving 635 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Newaygo Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-2
PK-4
Total Students
418 students
635 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#2151 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
147
137
Grade 1 Students
132
126
Grade 2 Students
139
134
Grade 3 Students
-
122
Grade 4 Students
-
116
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
10%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
86%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.25
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%