Francis A Higgins Elementary School vs. Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 433 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Francis A Higgins 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 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph M Carkenord 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% 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
433 students
661 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1295 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1420 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
104
93
Grade 1 Students
54
114
Grade 2 Students
68
106
Grade 3 Students
64
109
Grade 4 Students
74
117
Grade 5 Students
69
122
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
4%
14%
% White
78%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
10%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
