Algonquin Elementary School
Algonquin Elementary School serves 619 students in grades 2-6.
Algonquin Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Algonquin Elementary School's student population of 619 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-6 |
| Total Students | 619 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
Algonquin Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Algonquin Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1072 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 18% |
| White | 98% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Algonac Community School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Algonquin Elementary School is Algonac Alternative Education (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Millside Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Algonac Algonac Alternative Education Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 7-12 | 19 students10
0.0 miles
9541 Phelps
Algonac, MI 48001
(810) 794-4911 0 7-12 19 - Algonac Pte Tremble Elementary School Grades: 9-12
0.0 miles
9541 Phelps Rd
Algonac, MI 48001
(810) 794-9317 0 9-12 n/a - Algonac Algonac Juniorsenior High School Magnet School
Math: 20% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 7-12 | 701 students10
0.2 miles
5200 Taft Rd
Algonac, MI 48001
(810) 794-4911 0.2 7-12 701 - Algonac Millside Elementary School Magnet School Grades: PK-1 | 192 students
2.2 miles
1904 Mill Street
Algonac, MI 48001
(810) 794-8880 2.2 PK-1 192 - Fair Haven Palms Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 214 students10
6.7 miles
6101 Palms Rd
Fair Haven, MI 48023
(810) 676-1350 6.7 K-5 214
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