Serving 283 students in grades 3-7, Coolidge Intermediate 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 9% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-7
Total Students
283 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)9%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)28%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
2%
Asian
(15-16)1%
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
7%
Black
(15-16)63%
18%
White
(15-16)22%
67%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)11%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% MI state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% MI state average).
How many students attend Coolidge Intermediate School?
283 students attend Coolidge Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Coolidge Intermediate School students are Black, 22% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coolidge Intermediate School?
Coolidge Intermediate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Coolidge Intermediate School offer ?
Coolidge Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-7
What school district is Coolidge Intermediate School part of?
Coolidge Intermediate School is part of Ferndale Public Schools School District.
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