Seymour Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 475 students in grades 1-6, Seymour 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 37% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower 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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 488 students in grades 1-6, Central 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 33% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
1-6
1-6
Total Students
475 students
488 students
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![This chart displays total students of Central Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays total students of Central Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/40000/40408/central-elementary-school-chart-wDsx9F.png)
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
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![This chart displays the total teachers of Central Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data. This chart displays the total teachers of Central Elementary School by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_teachers/40000/40408/central-elementary-school-chart-HxO6Ed.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1528 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1506 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Central Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Central Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/40000/40408/central-elementary-school-chart-MLsp3U.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40-44%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 1 Students
83
81
Grade 2 Students
88
81
Grade 3 Students
75
83
Grade 4 Students
83
78
Grade 5 Students
76
77
Grade 6 Students
70
88
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
2%
n/a
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% Hispanic
5%
7%
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% Black
4%
9%
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% White
82%
79%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
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Diversity Score
0.32
0.36
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Central 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 Central Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/40000/40408/central-elementary-school-chart-6eQMXO.png)
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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