Serving 155 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Covert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 155 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Covert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
Covert Elementary School's student population of 155 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
155 students
![This chart displays total students of Covert Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Covert Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-bcJIjtQ.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Covert Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Covert Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2574 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Covert Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Covert Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-bf6gkx7.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Covert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Covert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-bbLG6mV.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Covert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Covert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-UqDwc8.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Covert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Covert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-FrlfRx.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
65%
9%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Covert Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Covert Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-ZcwiNZ.png)
Black
11%
18%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Covert Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Covert Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-CQofAW.png)
White
17%
64%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Covert Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Covert Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-516e6M.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Covert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Covert Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-oN0ciu.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Covert Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Covert Elementary School.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-jpybuk.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-beAyjDt.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Covert Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Covert Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/40000/39839/covert-elementary-school-chart-PMYh3m.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
47%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
2%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Covert Elementary School's ranking?
Covert Elementary School is ranked #2574 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Covert Elementary School?
155 students attend Covert Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Covert Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Covert Elementary School?
Covert Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Covert Elementary School offer ?
Covert Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Covert Elementary School part of?
Covert Elementary School is part of Covert Public Schools School District.
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