Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School vs. Atwood Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 650 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Joseph M Carkenord 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher 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 36% (majority Black).
Serving 652 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Atwood 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 44% (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 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
650 students
652 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1420 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1183 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
86
Grade 1 Students
100
112
Grade 2 Students
108
129
Grade 3 Students
110
96
Grade 4 Students
116
109
Grade 5 Students
110
120
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
15%
9%
% White
69%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
