Emerson School vs. Central School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Emerson 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% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 423 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Central School ranks in the bottom 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
452 students
423 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1940 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1558 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
35-39%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
85
64
Grade 1 Students
78
61
Grade 2 Students
61
78
Grade 3 Students
76
75
Grade 4 Students
70
70
Grade 5 Students
82
75
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
4%
5%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
9%
