Cardinal Elementary School vs. Timberland Academy
Should you attend Cardinal Elementary School or Timberland Academy? 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
School
Top Rankings
Cardinal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Timberland Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 644 students in grades Kindergarten-9, Cardinal 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 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 678 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Timberland Academy 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 15% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (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 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-9
K-8
Total Students
644 students
678 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2328 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2620 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
89
Grade 1 Students
5
81
Grade 2 Students
178
78
Grade 3 Students
160
62
Grade 4 Students
155
63
Grade 5 Students
146
76
Grade 6 Students
-
82
Grade 7 Students
-
76
Grade 8 Students
-
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
10%
13%
% Black
29%
62%
% White
51%
12%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
95%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
