Pine River Elementary School vs. Palms Elementary School
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School Overview
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Palms Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 379 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Pine River 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 40-44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 237 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palms Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to 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 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-4
K-5
Total Students
379 students
237 students
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% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
14 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Palms Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Palms Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/40000/40218/palms-elementary-school-chart-F4RHX2.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1337 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1144 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Palms Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Palms Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/40000/40218/palms-elementary-school-chart-FqkFw0.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
45-49%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
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40-59%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
75
49
Grade 1 Students
78
42
Grade 2 Students
68
32
Grade 3 Students
77
47
Grade 4 Students
81
37
Grade 5 Students
-
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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% Hispanic
3%
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% Black
1%
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% White
94%
98%
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![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Palms Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Palms Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/40000/40218/palms-elementary-school-chart-qYL4BS.png)
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.12
0.04
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Palms Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Palms Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/40000/40218/palms-elementary-school-chart-bn3EtiS.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
32%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
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