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Nolan Elementarymiddle School

1150 East Lantz St
Highland Park, MI 48203

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Nolan Elementarymiddle School serves 445 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.

Nolan Elementarymiddle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 445 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Nolan Elementarymiddle School's student population of 445 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.

School Type

Magnet School

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

445 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

28 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Nolan Elementarymiddle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,925 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Nolan Elementarymiddle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (MI)

Overall Testing Rank

#2734 out of 2925 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

36%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤10%

48%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

17:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

99%

18%

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White

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65%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.02

0.54

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

91%

46%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nolan Elementarymiddle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Detroit Public Schools Community School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nolan Elementarymiddle School's ranking?

Nolan Elementarymiddle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% MI state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% MI state average).

How many students attend Nolan Elementarymiddle School?

445 students attend Nolan Elementarymiddle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

99% of Nolan Elementarymiddle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Nolan Elementarymiddle School?

Nolan Elementarymiddle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.

What grades does Nolan Elementarymiddle School offer ?

Nolan Elementarymiddle School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Nolan Elementarymiddle School part of?

Nolan Elementarymiddle School is part of Detroit Public Schools Community School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

School Type: Magnet School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 445 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education