El Sol Elementary School
Rank
: 7/
Top 50%10
Tel:
(269) 337-0230
El Sol Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
El Sol 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 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
El Sol Elementary School's student population of 327 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 327 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
El Sol 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 El Sol Elementary School is 0.54, 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 | #1179 out of 3119 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 8% |
| Black | 7% | 18% |
| White | 25% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kalamazoo School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to El Sol Elementary School is Kalamazoo Area Math And Science Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Kalamazoo Adult Education (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Area Math And Science Center Grades: 9-12 | 2 students
0.0 miles
600 West Vine St
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0004 0 9-12 2 - Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Adult Education Alternative School Grades: 3-12
0.1 miles
714 South Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 337-0422 0.1 3-12 n/a - Kalamazoo Transition Services Special Education School Grades: 9-12 | 21 students
0.1 miles
1411 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-0161 0.1 9-12 21 - Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Covenant Academy Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 127 students
0.6 miles
400 W Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
(269) 910-9211 0.6 9-12 127 - Kalamazoo Kalamazoo Psychiatric Hospital Special Education School Grades: Inquire with school | 1 student
0.6 miles
1312 Oakland Dr
Kalamazoo, MI 49008
(269) 337-3000 0.6 Inquire with school 1
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