Serving 238 students in grades 2-5, Edgewood 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 was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 2-5
Total Students
238 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)35-39%
67%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
92%
18%
White
8%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Muskegon Heights School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% MI state average).
How many students attend Edgewood Elementary School?
238 students attend Edgewood Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Edgewood Elementary School students are Black, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edgewood Elementary School?
Edgewood Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edgewood Elementary School offer ?
Edgewood Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 2-5
What school district is Edgewood Elementary School part of?
Edgewood Elementary School is part of Muskegon Heights School District.
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