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 166 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 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 226 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 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-2
PK-12
Total Students
166 students
226 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#1690 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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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
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60-79%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
68
24
Grade 1 Students
51
20
Grade 2 Students
47
23
Grade 3 Students
-
16
Grade 4 Students
-
17
Grade 5 Students
-
13
Grade 6 Students
-
15
Grade 7 Students
-
12
Grade 8 Students
-
21
Grade 9 Students
-
17
Grade 10 Students
-
21
Grade 11 Students
-
16
Grade 12 Students
-
11
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
6%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
88%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
