Emma Murphy Elementary School vs. Dryden Elementary School
Should you attend Emma Murphy Elementary School or Dryden 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
Emma Murphy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Dryden Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 388 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emma Murphy Elementary School ranks in the top 20% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Dryden 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-6
Total Students
388 students
231 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#347 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#2138 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
15-19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
61
55
Grade 1 Students
62
30
Grade 2 Students
56
35
Grade 3 Students
74
28
Grade 4 Students
68
30
Grade 5 Students
67
30
Grade 6 Students
-
23
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
90%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.19
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
