Pattengill School vs. John Allen School
Should you attend Pattengill School or John Allen 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
Top Rankings
Pattengill School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
John Allen School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 221 students in grades 3-5, Pattengill 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 35% (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 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, John Allen 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 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
3-5
K-5
Total Students
221 students
381 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1509 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#420 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
40-49%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
77
Grade 1 Students
-
54
Grade 2 Students
-
69
Grade 3 Students
81
62
Grade 4 Students
69
62
Grade 5 Students
71
57
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
9%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
26%
17%
% White
41%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
12%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
