Harwood Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
Should you attend Harwood Elementary School or Jefferson 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
Harwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Jefferson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 524 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harwood Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (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 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 414 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jefferson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 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 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 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
524 students
414 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1082 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1612 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
112
71
Grade 1 Students
98
67
Grade 2 Students
77
62
Grade 3 Students
74
66
Grade 4 Students
91
77
Grade 5 Students
72
71
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
28%
18%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
56%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
