Belle River Elementary School vs. Palms Elementary School
Should I attend Belle River Elementary School or Palms Elementary School? 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
Overview
Serving 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Belle River 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 25-29% (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 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 233 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Palms 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 30-34% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
376 students
233 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1945 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1686 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
64
59
Grade 1 Students
50
31
Grade 2 Students
50
46
Grade 3 Students
70
38
Grade 4 Students
80
29
Grade 5 Students
62
30
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
n/a
% Black
2%
n/a
% White
95%
99%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
1%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.02
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
