Besser Elementary School vs. Ella M White Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Besser Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 429 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Besser Elementary School ranks in the top 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 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 470 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ella M White 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 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
429 students
470 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1395 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1686 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
82
96
Grade 1 Students
77
84
Grade 2 Students
76
76
Grade 3 Students
70
69
Grade 4 Students
62
64
Grade 5 Students
62
81
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
3%
2%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
92%
92%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.15
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%