Wilson Elementary School vs. Besser Elementary School
Should you attend Wilson Elementary School or Besser 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
Overview
Serving 260 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Wilson 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 top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Besser Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than 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 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
260 students
456 students
% Male | % Female
43% | 57%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1843 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1726 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
25-29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
41
92
Grade 1 Students
48
68
Grade 2 Students
42
75
Grade 3 Students
40
80
Grade 4 Students
41
75
Grade 5 Students
48
66
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
3%
% Black
1%
1%
% White
93%
91%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.13
0.17
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
