Paul A Schalm School vs. Kenwood Elementary School
Should you attend Paul A Schalm School or Kenwood 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
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Top Rankings
Paul A Schalm School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Kenwood Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 390 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Paul A Schalm 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to 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 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 184 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Kenwood 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 25-29% (which is lower 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 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-5
Total Students
390 students
184 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
13 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1425 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1573 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
45-49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
21
Grade 1 Students
64
34
Grade 2 Students
67
28
Grade 3 Students
72
29
Grade 4 Students
57
31
Grade 5 Students
58
41
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
5%
% Black
12%
9%
% White
79%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
9%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
