Graveraet Elementary School
Tel:
(906) 225-4302
Graveraet Elementary School serves 280 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (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 70-74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Graveraet Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Graveraet Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Graveraet Elementary School's student population of 280 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 280 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Graveraet Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% 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 Graveraet Elementary School is 0.33, which is less 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 | #171 out of 3119 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 18% |
| White | 81% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.33 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marquette Area 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 Graveraet Elementary School is Vandenboom Alternative High School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Marquette Vandenboom Alternative High School Alternative School
Grades: 5-12 | 108 students
0.0 miles
1175 Erie Strert
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4321 0.0 5-12 108 - Marquette Marquettealger Administrative Unit Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 38 students
0.2 miles
321 East Ohio St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 226-5102 0.2 PK-12 38 - Marquette Sandy Knoll School Grades: PK-8 | 351 students
0.4 miles
401 North 6th St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4281 0.4 PK-8 351 - Marquette Marquette Senior High School Grades: 7-12 | 969 students
1.2 miles
1203 West Fair Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4254 1.2 7-12 969 - Marquette Bothwell Middle School Grades: 4-8 | 700 students
1.4 miles
1200 Tierney St
Marquette, MI 49855
(906) 225-4262 1.4 4-8 700
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