Bark Riverharris Elementary School
Tel:
(906) 466-5334
Bark Riverharris Elementary School serves 397 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (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 42% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Bark Riverharris 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 student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Bark Riverharris Elementary School's student population of 397 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
Total Students | 397 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Bark Riverharris 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 Bark Riverharris Elementary School is 0.28, 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 | #1196 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | 11% | 1% |
Asian | n/a | 3% |
Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
Black | n/a | 18% |
White | 84% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Bark River-Harris 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 Bark Riverharris Elementary School is Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy (3.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harris Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School Grades: 7-12 | 326 students
0.0 miles
Hwy Us 2 41
Harris, MI 49845
(906) 466-5321 0.0 7-12 326 - Wilson Nah Tah Wahsh Public School Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 187 students
3.1 miles
14911 Hannahville B1 Rd
Wilson, MI 49896
(906) 466-2952 3.1 K-12 187 - Wilson Hannahville Indian School Grades: K-12 | 163 students
4.5 miles
N14911 Hannahville B-1 Rd
Wilson, MI 49896
(906) 466-2952 4.5 K-12 163 - Powers North Central Area Juniorsenior High School Grades: 7-12 | 173 students
8.3 miles
3795 Hwy Us 2 41
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5226 8.3 7-12 173 - Powers Phoenix Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 62 students
8.3 miles
W3719 Grove Lane, Po Box 395
Powers, MI 49874
(906) 497-5282 8.3 9-12 62
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