Northwestern Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Northwestern Elementary School served 341 students in grades 2-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥95% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 2-3
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)≥95%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
80%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
7%
8%
Black
1%
18%
White
86%
66%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
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