Carpenter School
Tel:
(734)997-1214
- Carpenter School serves 434 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Carpenter School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Carpenter School's student population of 434 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 434 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Carpenter School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Carpenter School is 0.72, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1579 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 29% | 18% |
| White | 42% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 14% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.72 | 0.53 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Ann Arbor Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Carpenter School is Washtenaw County Youth Center - Educational Programs (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Washtenaw County Youth Center - Educational Programs (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Washtenaw County Youth Center - Educational Programs (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Ann Arbor Washtenaw County Youth Center - Educational Programs Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 18 students
0.3 miles
4125 Washtenaw Ave
Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734)994-8100 0.3 6-12 18 - Ann Arbor Pittsfield School Grades: K-5 | 254 students
0.8 miles
2543 Pittsfield Blvd
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734)997-1218 0.8 K-5 254 - Ann Arbor Mary D. Mitchell School Grades: K-5 | 363 students
1.2 miles
3550 Pittsview Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734)997-1216 1.2 K-5 363 - Ann Arbor Scarlett Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 577 students
1.2 miles
3300 Lorraine St
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
(734)997-1220 1.2 6-8 577 - Ann Arbor Washtenaw Technical Middle College Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 666 students
1.3 miles
4800 East Huron River Dr
Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734)973-3410 1.3 9-12 666
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