Carpenter School
Carpenter School serves 420 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Carpenter School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Carpenter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Carpenter School's student population of 420 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 420 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 29 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Carpenter School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Carpenter School is 0.73, which is more 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 | #879 out of 3119 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 43% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 7% | 3% |
Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
Black | 29% | 18% |
White | 40% | 66% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.73 | 0.52 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Ann Arbor School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Carpenter School is Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ann Arbor Washtenaw County Youth Center Educational Programs Alternative School Grades: 6-12 | 31 students
0.3 miles
4125 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734) 994-8100 0.3 6-12 31 - Ann Arbor Correctional Services Alternative School Grades: 9-12
0.5 miles
2201 Hogback Rd
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 994-2223 0.5 9-12 n/a - Ann Arbor Pittsfield School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 255 students10
0.8 miles
2543 Pittsfield Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 997-1218 0.8 K-5 255 - Ann Arbor Mary D Mitchell School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 402 students10
1.2 miles
3550 Pittsview Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1216 1.2 K-5 402 - Ann Arbor Scarlett Middle School Math: 30% | Reading: 40%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 621 students10
1.2 miles
3300 Lorraine St
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734) 997-1220 1.2 6-8 621
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