Donald J Yacks Elementary School vs. South River Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Donald J Yacks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 310 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Donald J Yacks 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 50-54% (which is higher 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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South River 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 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
310 students
526 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1048 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
77
Grade 1 Students
36
82
Grade 2 Students
59
85
Grade 3 Students
43
85
Grade 4 Students
49
109
Grade 5 Students
53
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
24%
12%
% White
62%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
