Dawson Elementary School vs. North Ward Elementary School
Should you attend Dawson Elementary School or North Ward 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
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North Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Dawson Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, North Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower 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 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-K
Total Students
297 students
34 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1337 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
55
34
Grade 1 Students
53
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Grade 2 Students
43
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Grade 3 Students
48
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Grade 4 Students
48
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Grade 5 Students
50
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
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% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
2%
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% White
82%
85%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
12%
