Serving 198 students in grades 3-6, Norrie 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 was 35-39% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 5% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)35-39%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)40-44%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
2%
18%
White
95%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
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?
35-39% 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 Norrie Elementary School?
198 students attend Norrie Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Norrie Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Norrie Elementary School?
Norrie Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Norrie Elementary School offer ?
Norrie Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Norrie Elementary School part of?
Norrie Elementary School is part of Ironwood Area Schools Of Gogebic County School District.
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