Central Elementary School vs. Gates Elementary School
Should you attend Central Elementary School or Gates 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
School
Top Rankings
Central Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Gates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 571 students in grades 1-4, Central Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is higher 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 504 students in grades 1-4, Gates Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher 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 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-4
1-4
Total Students
571 students
504 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1042 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#438 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 1 Students
139
126
Grade 2 Students
145
128
Grade 3 Students
142
119
Grade 4 Students
145
131
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
85%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
