Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Emerson 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Emerson School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Emerson School's student population of 165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Emerson School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Emerson School is 0.40, 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
#2493 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
21%
9%
Black
1%
18%
White
75%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emerson School's ranking?
Emerson School is ranked #2493 out of 2,925 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Emerson School?
165 students attend Emerson School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Emerson School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Emerson School?
Emerson School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Emerson School offer ?
Emerson School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Emerson School part of?
Emerson School is part of Ionia Public Schools School District.
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