Cherokee Elementary School vs. Salk Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 548 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Cherokee Elementary School ranks in the top 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 41% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 465 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Salk Elementary School ranks in the top 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 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-6
Total Students
548 students
465 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1312 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
77
62
Grade 1 Students
84
65
Grade 2 Students
97
63
Grade 3 Students
101
84
Grade 4 Students
87
72
Grade 5 Students
102
57
Grade 6 Students
-
62
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
14%
12%
% White
73%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.41
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
