Donald J Yacks Elementary School vs. Tenniswood Elementary School
Should you attend Donald J Yacks Elementary School or Tenniswood 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
Donald J Yacks Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Most improved public schools
Tenniswood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Diversity
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 344 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tenniswood 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 20-24% (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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
310 students
344 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2188 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
70
56
Grade 1 Students
36
66
Grade 2 Students
59
62
Grade 3 Students
43
51
Grade 4 Students
49
55
Grade 5 Students
53
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
24%
45%
% White
62%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
76%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
