Pellston Elementary School vs. Alanson Public School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pellston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
Alanson Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 220 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pellston 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 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 21% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 223 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Alanson Public 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 12:1 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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-12
Total Students
220 students
223 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
19 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#565 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1999 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
40-49%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
19
Grade 1 Students
33
21
Grade 2 Students
34
21
Grade 3 Students
36
12
Grade 4 Students
35
17
Grade 5 Students
33
14
Grade 6 Students
-
13
Grade 7 Students
-
15
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Grade 9 Students
-
18
Grade 10 Students
-
21
Grade 11 Students
-
18
Grade 12 Students
-
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
5%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
6%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
79%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
7%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
16%