Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Cardinal 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 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% 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: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 610 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cardinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cardinal Elementary School's student population of 610 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
610 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cardinal 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 Cardinal Elementary School is 0.63, 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
#2328 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
10%
9%
Black
27%
18%
White
53%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cardinal Elementary School's ranking?
Cardinal Elementary School is ranked #2328 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Cardinal Elementary School often compared to?
Cardinal Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Holton Elementary School, Timberland Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Cardinal Elementary School?
610 students attend Cardinal Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cardinal Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cardinal Elementary School?
Cardinal Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cardinal Elementary School offer ?
Cardinal Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Cardinal Elementary School part of?
Cardinal Elementary School is part of Orchard View Schools School District.
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