Patchin Elementary School (Closed 2011)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 85-89% (which was higher than the Michigan state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 82%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students (09-10)
402 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (MI)
(09-10)
85-89%
78%
(09-10)
75-79%
82%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)
n/a
2%
Asian
(09-10)
3%
3%
Hispanic
(09-10)
8%
5%
Black
(09-10)
43%
20%
White
(09-10)
46%
70%
Hawaiian
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
61%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
8%
6%
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?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% MI state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 82% MI state average).
How many students attend Patchin Elementary School?
402 students attend Patchin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Patchin Elementary School students are White, 43% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Patchin Elementary School offer ?
Patchin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Patchin Elementary School part of?
Patchin Elementary School is part of Wayne-Westland Community School District.

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