Jefferson Elementary School vs. Harwood Elementary School
Should you attend Jefferson Elementary School or Harwood 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
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
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
Overview
Serving 412 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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 497 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
412 students
497 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1612 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1082 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
79
113
Grade 1 Students
57
79
Grade 2 Students
64
75
Grade 3 Students
74
85
Grade 4 Students
71
78
Grade 5 Students
67
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
27%
% Hispanic
1%
1%
% Black
11%
12%
% White
67%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
83%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%