Belle River Elementary School vs. Palms Elementary School
Should you attend Belle River Elementary School or Palms Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Belle River 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palms Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
376 students
237 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1779 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1144 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
60
49
Grade 1 Students
62
42
Grade 2 Students
52
32
Grade 3 Students
50
47
Grade 4 Students
70
37
Grade 5 Students
82
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
2%
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% Black
1%
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% White
96%
98%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
