West Ward Elementary School vs. North Ward Elementary School
Should you attend West Ward Elementary School or North Ward 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
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North Ward Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Overview
Serving 246 students in grades Kindergarten-5, West Ward 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 34 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, North Ward Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
PK-K
Total Students
246 students
34 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
59% | 41%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
3 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1216 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
49
34
Grade 1 Students
41
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Grade 2 Students
32
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Grade 3 Students
38
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Grade 4 Students
42
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Grade 5 Students
44
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
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% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
5%
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% White
85%
85%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
3%
Diversity Score
0.27
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
