Stark Elementary School serves 169 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 90-94% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
169 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)90-94%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
84%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average), while 90-94% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 80% MI state average).
How many students attend Stark Elementary School?
169 students attend Stark Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Stark Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Stark Elementary School?
Stark Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stark Elementary School offer ?
Stark Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Stark Elementary School part of?
Stark Elementary School is part of Buchanan Community Schools School District.
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