Nims Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 64%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
422 students
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)50-54%
64%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
37%
18%
White
40%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 64% MI state average).
How many students attend Nims Elementary School?
422 students attend Nims Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Nims Elementary School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nims Elementary School?
Nims Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Nims Elementary School offer ?
Nims Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Nims Elementary School part of?
Nims Elementary School is part of Muskegon Public Schools Of The City Of School District.
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