Norton Elementary School vs. Sam Adams Elementary School
Should you attend Norton Elementary School or Sam Adams 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 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Norton 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower 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 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 370 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sam Adams 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 10-14% (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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
247 students
370 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1271 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2512 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
25-29%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
25-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
40
73
Grade 1 Students
39
57
Grade 2 Students
42
44
Grade 3 Students
45
66
Grade 4 Students
41
64
Grade 5 Students
40
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
16%
8%
% Black
5%
7%
% White
71%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
20%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
