Central School vs. Meachum Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Meachum 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 30% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 2% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
335 students
472 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2091 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1940 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
58
90
Grade 1 Students
51
71
Grade 2 Students
56
77
Grade 3 Students
70
88
Grade 4 Students
59
65
Grade 5 Students
41
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
2%
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
3%
n/a
% Black
1%
1%
% White
92%
98%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.15
0.04
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
