Serving 255 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School's student population of 255 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is 0.65, which is more 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
#328 out of 2925 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
52%
3%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
7%
18%
White
20%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
19%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
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 Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School's ranking?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is ranked #328 out of 2,925 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).
How many students attend Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School?
255 students attend Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School offer ?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School part of?
Nijiiro Japanese Immersion Elementary School is part of Livonia Public Schools School District.
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