Serving 103 students in grades 3-5, Philip Latendresse School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 15-19% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 54% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
Total Students
103 students
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)25-29%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
33%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
n/a
18%
White
46%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MI state average).
How many students attend Philip Latendresse School?
103 students attend Philip Latendresse School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Philip Latendresse School students are White, 33% of students are American Indian, 16% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Philip Latendresse School?
Philip Latendresse School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Philip Latendresse School offer ?
Philip Latendresse School offers enrollment in grades 3-5
What school district is Philip Latendresse School part of?
Philip Latendresse School is part of Baraga Area Schools School District.
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