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 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 2-3 |
| Total Students | 341 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≥95% | 80% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 18% |
| White | 87% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Eaton Rapids Public s School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Northwestern Elementary School is Eaton Rapids High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Eaton Rapids High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Eaton Rapids Middle School (1.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Eaton Rapids Eaton Rapids High School Grades: 8-12 | 795 students
1.4 miles
800 State St
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517)663-2231 1.4 8-12 795 - Eaton Rapids Eaton Rapids Middle School Grades: 5-12 | 488 students
1.5 miles
815 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517)663-8151 1.5 5-12 488 - Eaton Rapids Greyhound Central Elementary School Grades: K | 141 students
1.5 miles
912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517)663-8155 1.5 K 141 - Eaton Rapids Greyhound Central Performance Academy Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 93 students
1.5 miles
912 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517)663-3510 1.5 6-12 93 - Eaton Rapids Greyhound Intermediate School Grades: 3-5 | 433 students
1.5 miles
805 Greyhound Dr
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
(517)663-9192 1.5 3-5 433
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