Serving 45 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Crawford 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 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crawford School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Crawford School's student population of 45 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 2 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
45 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crawford 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 Crawford School is 0.13, which is less 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
#2211 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crawford School's ranking?
Crawford School is ranked #2211 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Crawford School often compared to?
Crawford Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fife Lake Elementary School, Cherry Street Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Crawford School?
45 students attend Crawford School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Crawford School students are White, and 7% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crawford School?
Crawford School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crawford School offer ?
Crawford School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Crawford School part of?
Crawford School is part of Excelsior Township S/D #1 School District.
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