Palmer School vs. Aberdeen Academy
Should you attend Palmer School or Aberdeen Academy? 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
Palmer School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Aberdeen Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 178 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Palmer 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 15-19% (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 76% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 234 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Aberdeen Academy 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
178 students
234 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2336 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2105 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
20-24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
20-29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
28
44
Grade 1 Students
30
40
Grade 2 Students
28
35
Grade 3 Students
27
36
Grade 4 Students
36
21
Grade 5 Students
29
20
Grade 6 Students
-
13
Grade 7 Students
-
13
Grade 8 Students
-
12
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
n/a
% Hispanic
28%
18%
% Black
32%
35%
% White
24%
36%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
10%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
71%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
