Besser Elementary School vs. Ella M White Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Besser 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ella M White Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
456 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1726 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1659 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
92
94
Grade 1 Students
68
80
Grade 2 Students
75
83
Grade 3 Students
80
74
Grade 4 Students
75
71
Grade 5 Students
66
70
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
91%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
66%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
