Shay Elementary School vs. Pellston Elementary School
Should you attend Shay Elementary School or Pellston 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
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Pellston Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 139 students in grades 2-4, Shay 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 40-44% (which is higher than 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 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American Indian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 206 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pellston Elementary School ranks in the top 30% 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 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
2-4
PK-5
Total Students
139 students
206 students


% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%


Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
20 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1018 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#777 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
50-54%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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30-39%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
-
27
Grade 1 Students
-
35
Grade 2 Students
49
31
Grade 3 Students
44
36
Grade 4 Students
46
34
Grade 5 Students
-
43
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
2%


% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
2%


% Black
1%
n/a


% White
87%
80%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
16%


Diversity Score
0.24
0.34


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
63%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%

