Smith Elementary School vs. Isbister Elementary School
Should you attend Smith Elementary School or Isbister 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
Smith Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Isbister Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 361 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Smith Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 417 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Isbister Elementary School ranks in the top 10% 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 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
361 students
417 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#162 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
81
79
Grade 1 Students
62
62
Grade 2 Students
50
70
Grade 3 Students
61
78
Grade 4 Students
48
59
Grade 5 Students
59
69
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
5%
3%
% White
83%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
