Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Temperance Road Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 82% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% 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
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)82%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Temperance Road Elementary School?
411 students attend Temperance Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Temperance Road Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Temperance Road Elementary School?
Temperance Road Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Temperance Road Elementary School offer ?
Temperance Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Temperance Road Elementary School part of?
Temperance Road Elementary School is part of Bedford Public Schools School District.
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