Kc Ling Elementary School vs. Handley School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kc Ling Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Handley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 351 students in grades 1-4, Kc Ling 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 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher 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 303 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Handley School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
1-4
PK-5
Total Students
351 students
303 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#60 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
65-69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
80-84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
n/a
70-79%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
50
Grade 1 Students
85
50
Grade 2 Students
109
54
Grade 3 Students
72
54
Grade 4 Students
85
43
Grade 5 Students
-
52
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
16%
n/a
% Hispanic
5%
10%
% Black
n/a
35%
% White
92%
33%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.74
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
10%
