Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary School vs. Salk Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ralph Waldo Emerson 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 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 455 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Salk 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 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). 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 16:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-6
PK-6
Total Students
345 students
455 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1285 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1252 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
52
71
Grade 1 Students
47
52
Grade 2 Students
49
60
Grade 3 Students
52
70
Grade 4 Students
53
54
Grade 5 Students
47
74
Grade 6 Students
45
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
3%
5%
% Black
11%
15%
% White
76%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%