Besser Elementary School vs. Lincoln Elementary School
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School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 470 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 36% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Serving 146 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Lincoln 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
470 students
146 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1483 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2604 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
10-14%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
15-19%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
≤20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
71
35
Grade 1 Students
76
22
Grade 2 Students
83
23
Grade 3 Students
76
25
Grade 4 Students
83
20
Grade 5 Students
81
21
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
2%
% Black
n/a
1%
% White
89%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.20
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
75%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%