Blackbird Elementary School vs. Alanson Public School
Should you attend Blackbird Elementary School or Alanson Public 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
Top Rankings
Blackbird Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Alanson Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Blackbird Elementary School serves 163 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 229 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Alanson Public 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-12
Total Students
163 students
229 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#1690 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
30-34%
n/a
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
35-39%
n/a
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
40-49%
n/a
Graduation Rate
n/a
60-79%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
51
23
Grade 1 Students
56
20
Grade 2 Students
56
15
Grade 3 Students
-
18
Grade 4 Students
-
15
Grade 5 Students
-
15
Grade 6 Students
-
14
Grade 7 Students
-
15
Grade 8 Students
-
12
Grade 9 Students
-
23
Grade 10 Students
-
19
Grade 11 Students
-
24
Grade 12 Students
-
16
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
7%
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
85%
80%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.35
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
9%
