Knudsen Elementary School vs. Cooley Elementary School
Should you attend Knudsen Elementary School or Cooley Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Cooley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 271 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Knudsen Elementary 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 20-24% (which is lower 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 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cooley Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% 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
271 students
408 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1990 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#625 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
50
80
Grade 1 Students
47
76
Grade 2 Students
41
56
Grade 3 Students
52
65
Grade 4 Students
33
57
Grade 5 Students
48
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
14%
12%
% Black
7%
8%
% White
72%
74%
% Hawaiian
n/a
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.43
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
