Paul A Schalm School vs. Oakland Elementary School
Should you attend Paul A Schalm School or Oakland 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
Paul A Schalm School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Oakland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
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 223 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Oakland Elementary 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 50-54% (which is higher than 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 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
390 students
223 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
18 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1425 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1247 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
50-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
40
Grade 1 Students
64
39
Grade 2 Students
67
39
Grade 3 Students
72
30
Grade 4 Students
57
28
Grade 5 Students
58
47
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
12%
% Black
12%
16%
% White
79%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
8%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
