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Baldwin Elementary School vs. Gt Norman Elementary School

Should you attend Baldwin Elementary School or Gt Norman Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Baldwin Elementary School
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Gt Norman Elementary School
338 W Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Baldwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
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Overview
Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Baldwin Elementary 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 495 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Gt Norman Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-4
Total Students
204 students
495 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Baldwin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gt Norman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Baldwin Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gt Norman Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Baldwin Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gt Norman Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Baldwin Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gt Norman Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Reed City Area School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#2631 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
#1810 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Baldwin Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gt Norman Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
32%
(Top 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baldwin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gt Norman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Reed City Area School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
35%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baldwin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gt Norman Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Reed City Area School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MI)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Baldwin Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Baldwin Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gt Norman Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
33
93
Grade 1 Students
30
105
Grade 2 Students
39
108
Grade 3 Students
33
96
Grade 4 Students
28
93
Grade 5 Students
41
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Baldwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gt Norman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Reed City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Asian
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n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Baldwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gt Norman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Reed City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Baldwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gt Norman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Reed City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
18%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Baldwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gt Norman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Reed City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
91%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Baldwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gt Norman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Reed City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
2%
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% Two or more races
10%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Baldwin Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gt Norman Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Reed City Area School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.17
This chart showcases the diversity score of Baldwin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gt Norman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Reed City Area School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
60%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Baldwin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gt Norman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Reed City Area School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Baldwin Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Baldwin Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gt Norman Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Reed City Area School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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