Pathfinder Elementary School vs. Newaygo Elementary School
Should you attend Pathfinder Elementary School or Newaygo 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
School
Overview
Serving 421 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Pathfinder 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 67%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Newaygo 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 25% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (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 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-2
K-4
Total Students
421 students
576 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
n/a
#2126 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
n/a
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
31%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
146
121
Grade 1 Students
149
122
Grade 2 Students
126
104
Grade 3 Students
-
116
Grade 4 Students
-
113
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
10%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
89%
86%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.25
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
