Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School vs. David Ellis West
Should I attend Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School or David Ellis West? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
David Ellis West ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 189 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ann Arbor Trail Magnet 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 is ≤20% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 665 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, David Ellis West 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-12
Total Students
189 students
665 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
34 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2208 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#2536 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≤5%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
19
70
Grade 1 Students
18
67
Grade 2 Students
19
74
Grade 3 Students
23
76
Grade 4 Students
21
75
Grade 5 Students
23
70
Grade 6 Students
19
74
Grade 7 Students
26
85
Grade 8 Students
21
74
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
95%
99%
% White
3%
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.10
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
86%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
