Harveyswanson Elementary School vs. Simonds Elementary School
Should you attend Harveyswanson Elementary School or Simonds 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
Harveyswanson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Simonds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Student Attention
Overview
Serving 530 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harveyswanson 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 38% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 248 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Simonds 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower 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
PK-5
Total Students
530 students
248 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1078 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#985 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
104
49
Grade 1 Students
86
45
Grade 2 Students
90
44
Grade 3 Students
79
36
Grade 4 Students
84
39
Grade 5 Students
87
35
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
3%
13%
% White
83%
69%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.50
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
58%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
