Serving 411 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Temperance Road Elementary 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 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 82% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
411 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)82%
65%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
5%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
93%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 82% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Temperance Road Elementary School?
411 students attend Temperance Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Temperance Road Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Temperance Road Elementary School?
Temperance Road Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Temperance Road Elementary School offer ?
Temperance Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Temperance Road Elementary School part of?
Temperance Road Elementary School is part of Bedford Public Schools School District.
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