Serving 239 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernice Mcdowell 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School's student population of 239 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2684 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
9%
9%
Black
44%
18%
White
36%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School's ranking?
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School is ranked #2684 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School?
239 students attend Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School?
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School offer ?
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School part of?
Bernice Mcdowell Elementary School is part of Taylor School District.
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