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 569 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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 516 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 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-4
1-4
Total Students
569 students
516 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
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
144
126
Grade 2 Students
142
121
Grade 3 Students
144
131
Grade 4 Students
139
138
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
84%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
