Herrington School vs. Owen Elementary School
Should you attend Herrington School or Owen 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
Herrington School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Owen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 382 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Herrington 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 319 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Owen 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
382 students
319 students


% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
19 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2910 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2188 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-24%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
25-29%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
20-29%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
73
52
Grade 1 Students
80
66
Grade 2 Students
76
52
Grade 3 Students
49
49
Grade 4 Students
53
54
Grade 5 Students
51
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%


% Asian
1%
4%


% Hispanic
14%
33%


% Black
77%
52%


% White
4%
7%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%


Diversity Score
0.39
0.62


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
87%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

