Serving 217 students in grades Prekindergarten-1, Sodt 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). 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 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 217 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Math Proficiency: 30-34%
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sodt Elementary School's student population of 217 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Total Students
217 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Sodt Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
89%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Sodt Elementary School often compared to?
Sodt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Manor Elementary School, Raisinville School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Sodt Elementary School?
217 students attend Sodt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Sodt Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sodt Elementary School?
Sodt Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sodt Elementary School offer ?
Sodt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1
What school district is Sodt Elementary School part of?
Sodt Elementary School is part of Jefferson Schools (Monroe) School District.
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