The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-84% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 80-84% (which was approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 82%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
262 students
Total Classroom Teachers (09-10)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)n/a
5%
Black
(09-10)100%
20%
White
(09-10)n/a
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
91%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Holcomb Elementary School?
262 students attend Holcomb Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Holcomb Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Holcomb Elementary School offer ?
Holcomb Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Holcomb Elementary School part of?
Holcomb Elementary School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community.
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