Kinawa School
Tel:
(517)706-4700
- Kinawa School serves 697 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 74% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Kinawa School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Kinawa School's student population of 697 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 697 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Kinawa School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kinawa School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #444 out of 3,159 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 22% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 6% | 18% |
| White | 59% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Okemos Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kinawa School is Great Lakes Cyber Academy (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chippewa Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hiawatha Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Okemos Chippewa Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 687 students
0.7 miles
4000 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-4800 0.7 7-8 687 - Okemos Hiawatha Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 474 students
1.0 miles
1900 Jolly Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-4500 1.0 K-4 474 - Okemos Okemos Public Montessori-central Grades: K-4 | 329 students
1.1 miles
4406 Okemos Rd
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)706-5400 1.1 K-4 329 - Okemos Great Lakes Cyber Academy Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 907 students
1.3 miles
2140 University Park Dr Ste 27
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)381-5062 1.3 6-12 907 - Okemos Michigan Connections Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 1693 students
1.3 miles
3950 Heritage Ave
Okemos, MI 48864
(517)507-5390 1.3 K-12 1693
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