Palms Elementary School vs. Belle River Elementary School
Should you attend Palms Elementary School or Belle River 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
Top Rankings
Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palms 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Belle River 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 31% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
237 students
376 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1144 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1779 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
60
Grade 1 Students
42
62
Grade 2 Students
32
52
Grade 3 Students
47
50
Grade 4 Students
37
70
Grade 5 Students
30
82
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
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2%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
98%
96%
% Hawaiian
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n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
