Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School vs. Francis A Higgins Elementary School
Should you attend Joseph M Carkenord Elementary School or Francis A Higgins 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
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 421 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Francis A Higgins 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 37% (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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
650 students
421 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1420 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1295 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
76
Grade 1 Students
100
75
Grade 2 Students
108
60
Grade 3 Students
110
73
Grade 4 Students
116
68
Grade 5 Students
110
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
15%
5%
% White
69%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
