Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School vs. Salk Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 360 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ralph Waldo Emerson 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% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Salk 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 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (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 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
360 students
465 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1312 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
62
Grade 1 Students
55
65
Grade 2 Students
50
63
Grade 3 Students
46
84
Grade 4 Students
52
72
Grade 5 Students
46
57
Grade 6 Students
62
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
13%
12%
% White
74%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
