Siple Elementary School vs. Gates Elementary School
Should you attend Siple Elementary School or Gates 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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Gates Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 380 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Siple 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 55-59% (which is higher 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 504 students in grades 1-4, Gates Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
1-4
Total Students
380 students
504 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#625 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#438 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
57%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
78
-
Grade 1 Students
79
126
Grade 2 Students
80
128
Grade 3 Students
77
119
Grade 4 Students
66
131
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
3%
7%
% White
82%
76%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
52%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
