Gier Elementary School vs. Will Carleton Charter School Academy
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Will Carleton Charter School Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 454 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Gier 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (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 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 280 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Will Carleton Charter School Academy 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-12
Total Students
454 students
280 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1973 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1316 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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40-49%
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Graduation Rate
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≥50%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
89
21
Grade 1 Students
105
21
Grade 2 Students
82
22
Grade 3 Students
84
26
Grade 4 Students
94
22
Grade 5 Students
-
22
Grade 6 Students
-
17
Grade 7 Students
-
22
Grade 8 Students
-
39
Grade 9 Students
-
20
Grade 10 Students
-
14
Grade 11 Students
-
15
Grade 12 Students
-
15
Ungraded Students
-
4
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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2%
% Hispanic
2%
3%
% Black
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2%
% White
95%
92%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
