Nichols Elementarymiddle School vs. Detroit Prep
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Nichols Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Overview
Serving 291 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Nichols Elementarymiddle 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Detroit Prep 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
291 students
376 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
19 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2652 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1316 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
20-29%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
57
Grade 1 Students
29
65
Grade 2 Students
30
50
Grade 3 Students
26
48
Grade 4 Students
38
49
Grade 5 Students
32
42
Grade 6 Students
32
39
Grade 7 Students
26
26
Grade 8 Students
37
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
n/a
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
96%
58%
% White
2%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Diversity Score
0.08
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
